Have you ever heard of the true East? Not the East where black people live. But the other one — you know, the one that matters. You haven’t? Well, you…
Author: Kenneth Cooper
The Politics of Trash in New Orleans
If only Alvin Richard and Jimmie Woods had identified as black women. Maybe then Mayor LaToya Cantrell would’ve given their trash contracts the first-class treatment. Surely, if a black woman…
Maybe The Council Should Vet The Police Chief’s Appointees, Too
Maybe the City Council should have a say over who the police chief appoints too. They’ve already gained control over the mayor’s appointees. And given who Interim Chief Michelle Woodfork…
Noonie Man Speaks About The Recall
Mayor Latoya Cantrell governs in the face of the strongest most organized recall efforts in New Orleans history. Belden “Noonie Man” Batiste is a driving force behind the movement. We…
The City Council Is Going To Check Mayor Cantrell Again
Why stir a roux with one hand when you can do it with seven? If two heads aren’t better than one, then seven sure are. How many people does it…
Put Up Or Shut Up Time For The Saints
Who Dat the Saints say they gonna beat? Hardly anybody this season. It’s safe to say that operation Dennis Allen has not gone to plan. But here they are somehow…
The Race For Governor Is Getting Spicy
Race for Governor is Spicy As A Two Piece From Popeyes Who knows what Attorney General Jeff Landry pulled off in that back room, but when he emerged, he emerged…
Louisiana Juvenile Prisons Full
Kids Are Waiting In Line To Get Into Prison, And That’s So Louisiana The situation – no more room at the Inn Bit of history – the Louisiana Office Of…
Mayor Cantrell Needs New Security Officer
Yes It’s come to this. Mayor LaToya Cantrell needs a new security officer. Wanted: a strapping, able male, preferably of African American origin, to protect, serve, and assist the mayor…
Can The Saints D Finally Stop A Read Option Offense?
It’s time for Dennis Allen to put his name on it. Now is the time. It’s Monday night. The Ravens are in town. Lamar Jackson is at quarterback, a few…