Civic Affairs / Infrastructure New Orleans Finally Got This One Right. The Sewerage and Water Board just hired a man who already ran a major American water system, delivered three…
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Convicted Lawyers Stole From You Every Time You Drove
Black Source Media — Sunday — Opinion / Accountability — Jeff Thomas Opinion / Accountability The Motta-Giles verdict didn’t just convict two lawyers. It confirmed what everyone in Louisiana already…
The State Has the Money. New Orleans East Just Needs Them to Use It.
Louisiana funds transformational projects every single session. Bayou Phoenix is exactly that. So why is the delegation going quiet when it matters most? Let’s start with what we know. The…
Start today. Learn AI beyond ChatGPT. Control the tools. Build wealth. Protect culture.
Breaking into AI does not require a PhD. It requires curiosity, practice, and clear steps. Black entrepreneurs, creators, and community leaders must claim this advantage now. Tech moves fast. Missing…
Is Essence Losing Its Cultural Edge? Corporate Takeover and DEI Rollbacks Stir Backlash
Is Essence Losing Its Cultural Edge? Every July, New Orleans becomes the epicenter of Black joy. More than just a party, the Essence Festival of Culture is a celebration of…
City Council President’s Garbage Fight Is Trash
Power Grab in City Hall City Council President J.P. Morrell is leading an effort to strip power from Mayor LaToya Cantrell. He wants authority over contracts, spending, hiring, and travel.…
Does Historic Preservation Matter on Bourbon Street?
City Council Vote Is Thursday By Nathan Chapman President, Vieux Carré Property Owners, Residents & Associates (VCPORA) If I ask you to picture New Orleans’ French Quarter (known formally as…
The Last Stand for Black-Owned Businesses Is in Blue Cities
The Federal Government Is Rolling Back DEI. Who Will Stand Up Now? Across America, the DEI rug is being pulled out from under our feet. Diversity, equity, and inclusion—once seen…
Nationwide Worker Walkout Looms Amid Federal Firings
By Pat Bryant Union Leaders Consider a General Strike Union leaders and progressives are calling for a general strike after mass firings and changes in the federal workforce. This rarely…
Bayou Phoenix Rising: A Testament to Vision and Perseverance in New Orleans East
A Welcome with Purpose Councilman Oliver Thomas set the tone for yesterday’s Bayou Phoenix press conference. His welcome to the assembled media was both pointed and playful. “Nice to see…