Is Black Political Power Peaking — Or Just Shifting?

Black political power has long been the decisive force in American elections. From Reconstruction to the Civil Rights Movement to the Obama coalition, Black voters have shaped the direction of…

Jesse Jackson: The Architect of the Rainbow Coalition and a Builder of Black Political Power

Rev. Jesse Jackson is one of the most consequential political figures in modern American history. He did not merely march in the Civil Rights Movement. He helped translate it into…

Intersectional Black Leadership: Between Culture, Resistance, and Governance

TL;DRIn New Orleans, culture is not separate from governance — it is governance. Black cultural institutions like the Mardi Gras Indians, Zulu, Skeletons, and Baby Dolls generate real resilience, economic…

CASSIDY CHANGED. THE SYSTEM CHANGED. NOW THE MATH CHANGED.

TL;DR Key Points Bill Cassidy didn’t just lose Trump’s backing — he lost the election system that used to protect him. Louisiana no longer uses the wide-open “jungle primary” where…

Federal Immigration Shootings in Minnesota Mark a Dangerous Escalation

By Langston Price Let’s be clear about what’s happening in Minneapolis. Federal immigration agents have shot and killed multiple residents. This happened during enforcement operations over the past several weeks.…

Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day Matters More Than Ever in This Moment

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is not a symbolic holiday. It is not a simple break in the calendar. Instead, it serves as a test of national memory. Today, that…

What Will We Demand From a New Mayor?

New Orleans has a new mayor. That alone changes the conversation. For the first time in years, City Hall is not consumed by scandal, subpoenas, or survival mode. The noise…

U.S.–Venezuela Crisis Heats Up: Oil Seizure, Sanctions Shape 2025 Election Debate

U.S.–Venezuela Tensions Escalate as Sanctions, Oil Seizure and Immigration Policy Become 2025 Election Flashpoints Recent developments in U.S.–Venezuela relations reflect an accelerated pressure campaign with significant implications for the Venezuelan…

A Double Standard We Pretend Not to See: How New Orleans Media Protects Some and Punishes Others

New Orleans claims that race doesn’t matter in politics or media coverage. But the truth is simple: when Black leadership faces scrutiny, local media unleashes full force. When non-Black officials…

Venezuela, Oil, and New Orleans: The Crisis New Orleans Pretends Isn’t Coming

The United States is bombing Venezuelan boats and tightening pressure on Nicolás Maduro. It calls the mission a “narco-terror” operation, but the real driver is oil. Venezuela holds the world’s…