With one of his first moves as mayor of New Orleans, Governor Jeff Landry created his own police force. Troop NOLA. As far as we know, the troop will consist…
Category: Politics
Fake Uproar Over Property Tax Increases
Way back in July 2023, the 2024 quadrennial property reassessment results were first publicized by the Orleans Parish Assessor’s Office. For weeks immediately after, there was public, media and political…
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…
Why can’t white America leave Black children’s hair alone?
Opinion by Tayo Bero A Texas court is set to decide next month if one of its school districts can continue to punish a Black teenager for refusing to cut…
Louisiana Should Execute by Guillotine
Executions Are Back On The Table I don’t understand why there’s no guillotine. Really, I just don’t. I mean if the Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, is going to start…
Louisiana finally adopted second Black Congressional district
With a gun to their heads, the Louisiana legislature finally redrew the state’s Congressional map. African Americans comprise over 33% of the population. Now Louisiana finally has a second Black…
New chief judge appointed for Orleans Parish Criminal District Court
Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier, 54, succeeds Judge Robin Pittman. NEW ORLEANS — Orleans Parish Criminal District Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier was named chief judge of the criminal court. The two-year appointment began…
Haley’s neglect of slavery and the politics of race, color and caste
Opinion by Roger House Opinion: Haley’s neglect of slavery and the politics of race, color and caste Provided by The Hill Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s failure to identify slavery…
Why Is Trump So Beloved?
Let Us Count The Ways They love him because he’s honest, even when he lies. They love him because he keeps his promises, even when he doesn’t. They love him…
The Politics of Black Hair
by Kevin Cokley Ph.D. Fighting notions of respectability and race-based hair discrimination. KEY POINTS Twenty-five years ago when I was a young assistant professor, I decided to start growing locs.…