2022 Goals for New Orleans
How can we make our city better this year? New Orleanians are embarking upon a drastic shift. Our city is changing for the better. We are in the midst of…
Kujichagulia, the Second Principle of Kwanzaa
Means ‘Self-Determination’ The second day of Kwanzaa honors Kujichagulia — self-determination– and is celebrated on December 27. The second principle of the Nguzo Saba, as well as all seven principles,…
The Election of Oliver Thomas
Real Progress for Our City Much has been made about the progressive movement in New Orleans. People say recently elected DA Jason Williams and Sheriff Susan Hutson represent this change.…
The Saints, The Pelicans, The COVID, And The Christmas Movie
While the NFL is in the midst of a COVID outbreak, the Saints are preparing to keep their season off of a respirator. And over in the NBA, the Pelicans…
New Orleans has a new progressive sheriff
Susan Hutson defeated Marlon Gusman. She is the sheriff-elect in New Orleans. Ms. Hutson ran a brilliant campaign with strong talking points. Her most poignant moment came when she characterized…
The New Orleans City Council Looks Very Different
Two Incumbents in Big Trouble The next New Orleans City Council is very different. The runoff elections set a new council. Most telling on election night was the presence of…
5 Reasons Why You Should Vote!
Here are just a few reasons why you should get registered and vote: 1. Elections have consequences. You have the power to decide on the quality of life you want…
Candidates Got Heated During Debates
The Black Owned Media Coalition sponsored a runoff debate for every race. All candidates participated. Journalists, like Anitra Brown, CC Campbell Rock, Courtney P, peppered the candidates with probing questions.…
Runoff Debates
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Debate Clerk of Court Debate City Council District B Debate City Council District C Debate City Council District D Debate City Council District E Debate
Let’s Look at the Tax Proposals on the Ballot
Two Tax Proposals on the Ballot Early voting starts this week. Sure, you know about the races for sheriff and clerk and city council. But you will see two property…