Louisiana’s current insurance reform supports big business and hurts families. Everyone agrees that Louisiana’s insurance crisis is complicated. Not enough insurers want to enter the market. Prices are sky high.…
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
Gov Landry Needs a Strong New Orleans
Is Gov Jeff Landry out to get New Orleans? Does he want to take over the city? Does he intend to pull a Jackson, MS like hijacking? Or is he…
Will Crime Session Kill Tourism in NOLA
For two terms, Louisiana Gov John Bel Edwards protected New Orleans’ values. He vetoed bills like unrestrained concealed carry. He even aided New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s push for more…
Film About St. Aug Football
A Sports Civil Rights Story Many consider St. Augustine High School the model for high schools across America. From forcing integration of the Louisiana’s high school athletic association to creating…
Louisiana finally adopted second Black Congressional district
With a gun to their heads, the Louisiana legislature finally redrew the state’s Congressional map. African Americans comprise over 33% of the population. Now Louisiana finally has a second Black…
New chief judge appointed for Orleans Parish Criminal District Court
Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier, 54, succeeds Judge Robin Pittman. NEW ORLEANS — Orleans Parish Criminal District Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier was named chief judge of the criminal court. The two-year appointment began…
20 Viral Moments From Katt Williams’ Interview
These 20 Viral Moments From Katt Williams’ Interview With Shannon Sharpe Have The Internet In A Chokehold Katt Williams turned the entire internet upside down this past week. The legendary comedian…
NOLA Complications from Jeff Landry Already
New Orleans saw a stunning political reversal and the very embodiment of strange political bedfellows. Liberal New Orleans DA Jason Willimas and ultra conservative Governor Elect Jeff Landry announced a…
Louisiana is a Really Red State Now
Republicans secured full control of Louisiana. But the latest election makes the new state government extreme. These are not moderates that got elected. Term limited governor John Bel Edwards mandatory…
City Council Must Implement Priority Based Budgeting
Different city departments are visiting the city council these days. Each one goes up and explains why they need a budget increase over last year. The mayor says many departments…