Black Excellence in New Orleans
Black excellence is rarely a part of local media. When the Henry family unveiled a beautiful and stunning mural about the legacy of excellence, a crowd of about 350 braved…
More Jobs Not More Police
New Orleans is really about the number 85. 85 more good jobs for black men is far better than 85 more police officers. We need more jobs, not more police.…
Celebrate Juneteenth
For the first time, all state offices in Louisiana will be closed to celebrate Juneteenth. It happens this Friday, June 17, 2022. We can all celebrate Juneteenth thanks to the…
How the Past Mass Incarceration Causes Crime Today
Currently New Orleans has a major teenage crime problem. Far too many teenagers are committing crimes. Car jackings, murders, shoplifting – nothing seems shocking anymore. Many assume because they are…
There Are Only 7 Black Billionaires in America
There are 614 billionaires in the United States, and only 7 of them are Black by Taylor Nicole Rogers Only seven of the United States’ 615 billionaires are Black, Forbes’…
Schools Use Discipline to Discourage Black Students
From preschoolers to high school, schools discipline Black children at extremely high rates. Discipline means lost instruction time. Children are frustrated because they don’t understand. So instead of providing a…
Pres. Biden Appoints Local Attorney to West Point Board
New Orleans Lawyer and Iraq War Veteran Appointed to Board of Directors of West Point President Biden Appoints Roderick “Rico” Alvendia, to the Board of Directors for the U.S. Military…