Seeing Isn’t Believing In a society where “seeing is believing” usually holds true, skepticism about police shootings of unarmed individuals remains puzzling. This doubt is especially strong when white officers…
Author: Jeff Thomas
Publisher — Black Source Media
Jeff Thomas
Publisher • Opinion Columnist • New Orleans
Jeff Thomas is the publisher of Black Source Media and one of New Orleans’ most direct voices on civic affairs, economic justice, and Louisiana politics. He writes from the intersection of experience and accountability — as a licensed general contractor,a tech company founder and executive with over 30 years experience, and a businessman who has worked across the city’s civic, media, and construction ecosystems for decades.
His Sunday column covers Louisiana legislative politics, insurance discrimination, housing policy, and the forces shaping Black community life in New Orleans and across the state. Thomas writes in the tradition of Black journalists who hold power accountable without apology — building arguments from data, delivering verdicts from evidence, and speaking to Black New Orleans with the directness the moment demands.
He is also the principal of EA Inspection Services, LLC, a government inspection services company. Black Source Media is his platform for the civic conversation New Orleans has needed and too rarely had.
Selected Articles by Jeff Thomas
Black Neighborhoods Pay the Highest Insurance Rates in Louisiana. Here’s What They Don’t Want You to Know.
They Didn’t Yell the N-Word. They Went to Law School, Bided Their Time, and Rewrote the Constitution Instead.
Vappie vs. Morrell: Why Does Justice Look Different in New Orleans?
The State Has the Money. New Orleans East Just Needs Them to Use It.
The Failure of Mitch Landrieu
What the American People Want This Election Cycle: Policies Over Fear
As the 2024 presidential race heats up, Republicans and Democrats focus on fear-driven messages. They target each other with scare tactics, leaving voters with little substance. But the American people…
Kamala Harris Gains Unprecedented Support in the 2024 Presidential Race
Is America Changing? The 2024 presidential race has taken an unexpected turn. Kamala Harris, who once faced skepticism even within her own party, is now surging in the polls. She…
The 2024 Election Showdown: Harris vs. Trump – A Nation on the Edge
As the 2024 presidential election looms, America stands at a crossroads. The heated race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump promises to be a hard fought…
Why the Sewerage and Water Board Employees Deserve Our Respect
— The Unsung Heroes of New Orleans: The Sewerage and Water Board (SWB) of New Orleans is no stranger to criticism. Long plagued by billing issues, financial woes, and a…
Kamala Harris Selects Tim Walz as Running Mate: A Strategic Surprise
In a surprising move, Kamala Harris has chosen Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate for the 2024 presidential race. This selection has stirred considerable discussion among political analysts and…
Understanding the Electoral College: Its Role and Relevance
The Electoral College is a unique and often misunderstood element of the American political system. Created over two centuries ago, it plays a pivotal role in determining the outcome of…
How Stubborn Convictions Shape Our Lives
The power of belief perseverance. By Jessica Koehler Ph.D. “People almost invariably arrive at their beliefs not on the basis of proof but on the basis of what they find…
Project 2025: A Blueprint of White Fear and Racial Regression
In politics, strategies and plans shape the future. Project 2025 is the most recent Republican plan for the future. Project 2025 has gained significant attention for its racially divisive proposals…
Navigating the 2024 Presidential Race: Paths to Victory for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Joe Biden’s exit created some chaos in the 2024 presidential election. Now the political landscape is intense and competitive. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump represent different visions for America. Each…