Is it possible that reparations for African Americans is becoming a politically viable point of discussion and action in New Orleans? We are about to find out. …
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Our Look at the Assessor’s Race
Almost everybody’s property taxes in New Orleans have gone up. And risen significantly in most cases. Some have even doubled. Gentrification, state laws and a host of other factors contribute…
Bankrupt Justice & Subprime Juries in Louisiana
Criminal Justice Reform – Correcting How We Select Juries Angela A. Allen-Bell[1] In 1968, the nation found itself in a lethargic state of grief following the assassination of Dr. Martin…
The Mask-Mandate Debate Is Back. Here’s What to Know.
By Chas Danner The CDC on Tuesday advised all Americans, including people who are fully vaccinated, to mask up indoors in public places again, anywhere in the country that is seeing significant spread…
Sheriff Marlin Gusman Might be In Serious Trouble
Big National Money Intends to Unseat Popular Sheriff People often complain about the state of New Orleans. The easiest way to change the city is through the ballot box. This…
Every Candidate in Each Election
New Orleans’ Local Races listed by contest with each contestant State Representative 102nd Representative District1 to be elected Name/ Party/Race/Gender Delisha Boyd 07/14/2021 Democrat Black 504-533-0001 Female delisha@delishaboyd.com Jordan Bridges…
Jeff Landry For Governor
3 Real Reasons to Support Jeff Landry for Governor In Louisiana, a politician is always running for office. And it’s never too early to look ahead. Especially when an elected…
Phony Miami Cubans?
By Ted Quant I watched MSNBC coverage of Cuba. Miami Cubans were on TV complaining that their relatives are starving and they can’t help them and how horrible the Cuban…
Will Mayor Cantrell see a last minute big name challenger?
Rumors are that a big name opponent will challenge Mayor Cantrell The latest polls show Mayor LaToya Cantrell has a extremely high approval ratings. Couple that with her almost $1…
When the Fourth of July Was a Black Holiday
After the Civil War, African Americans in the South transformed Independence Day into a celebration of their newly won freedom.By Ethan J. Kytle and Blain Roberts “What, to the American…