Tribute • New Orleans Dr. Norman Francis built Xavier University into a national institution, helped rebuild Louisiana after Katrina, and walked alongside the giants of the civil rights movement. But…
Author: Oliver Thomas
Councilman Oliver Thomas – Back to Our Roots: Reclaiming New Orleans for the People
A Vision for New Orleans Leadership I am considering a run for Mayor of New Orleans. I meet with residents to learn what they want in our next leader and…
Councilman Oliver Thomas Questions State Police Troop
As chair of the Criminal Justice committee, I too want to give thanks to Governor Jeff Landry. His commitment to provide resources for public safety is necessary and helpful in…
The People of New Orleans Are the Difference
Our people are our competitive advantage As places go, New Orleans is as unique as any city there is. While some places may tout their economic prosperity, corporate presence and…
Giving each other a moment of humanity
This article was originally published at the LensNOLA While I objected to being called a thug and having my upbringing called into question, I never feel good about getting angry.…
A Consent Decree for Criminals
A Letter to the Editor: A consent decree is an agreement or settlement that resolves a dispute between two parties. Well, we have a major dispute happening in our city…
After the Chauvin Verdict
What’s Next for Black People Congratulations to the Floyd Family. They got right verdict for the murder of their loved one. The jury and the prosecutorial team managed to accomplish…
Elections today are very different
by Oliver “OT” Thomas Elections today are very different. Expectations, outcomes, and results are also not only very different, but hard to poll and predict. I wonder sometimes if the…