Out of Control Juvenile Crime
Can Anything be done to solve this problem? by Anitra Brown Juvenile crime has spiked in New Orleans. Actually, that is an understatement. From 2016 to 2018, juvenile felony arrests…
Achieving Your Objectives: Starting Slow In Order to Go Fast
In our fast paced world sometimes success requires less speed and more thought. by Thuy Sindell, Ph.D. and Milo Sindell, M.S. In today’s turbo-charged, nitro-powered, gotta-go world, we are pushed…
Fair Share Debate Continues
By Jeff Thomas Louisiana Governor & New Orleans Mayor to combine forces for change The New Orleans Advocate held a public forum focused on tourism last week. The central focus…
What Black Americans Need to Know About Heart Disease
You may know that heart disease is the #1 killer in the United States. But did you know that the risks are even higher for Black Americans? Fast Facts: Black…
Can Money Buy You Happiness?
By Emily Holland Have you ever thought: If only I had (fill in blank), then I would be happy? Whether it’s a bigger house, nicer car or heftier paycheck, it’s…
Which Mental Illness Is Most Disabling?
Functional impairment associated with different disorders is examined. by Arash Emamzadeh While there is no consensus on the exact definition of disability (especially psychological disability), there is greater recognition these…
When the Vouchers Need Vouching
By Kenneth Cooper Remember the days when Louisiana was a beacon of low-quality education, the days when parents would send their kids to school, and the education they received would…
Women of Color Attorneys
Burning Down Walls of Corruption & Injustice By C.C. Campbell-Rock “They dreamed a world where they would use the laws and doctrines of their oppressors to defeat them,” Janai S.…
A Prelude to A Glorious Revolution
A Prelude to A Glorious Revolution. _____________________________________________ A Prelude to A Glorious Revolution by Greer E. Mendy will be presented May 18th, 2019 at Dillard University, Cook Center Theatre. A…
Jefferson Parish Candidates
Our Look at the Most Interesting Races By Jeff Thomas Jefferson Parish is one of the wealthiest and most influential parishes in the state of Louisiana. As a part of…