A new study of the city’s program that sent cash to struggling individuals finds dramatic changes Annie Lowrey is a Staff writer at The Atlantic Two years ago, the city…
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DEMOCRATS CONTINUE THE FIGHT FOR $15
UNDETERRED – Fight Continues House Democrats passed President’s Biden’s American Rescue Act. ARA which, among other funding measures, called for raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. They…
Will Black People Ever Overcome
We can no longer afford to sing Negro Spirituals Black History month is over. Let’s reflect on the struggles that African Americans have endured through the ages. One common practice…
Congress Likely to Kill Fight for 15
SENATE REPUBLICANS & TWO DEMOCRATS MAY KILL THE $15 MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE After eight years protests by low wage workers and unions, Congress will decide on the fight to…
Sen Bill Cassidy -Courage & Consciousness
Where’d Bill Cassidy Get Dat Dere Conscience? Sometimes people do courageous things. And sometimes people do things once thought normal and sensible, but when done in the context of the…
It’s Not Easy Being President
Joe Biden’s first 30 days As we approach 30 days into the Biden presidency, Joe Biden is now discovering exactly what it’s like to finally be in charge. Unlike previous…
GIVE ME MARDI GRAS OR GIVE ME DEATH?
by C.C. Campbell-Rock Tuesday is Mardi Gras. The greatest free show on earth isn’t cancelled but it will be very different, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. On Mardi…
WEALTH IS POWER: EXPANDING BLACK WEALTH – Part 3
What Do Black Economists Say About Expanding Black Wealth? by C.C. Campbell-Rock The senseless murders of George Floyd and other Black Americans in 2020 launched a resurgence of the Civil…
Why the new stimulus is so hard to get
“What you gonna do for me?” Capitalist Classist Elitism Factor By Professor Blair Condoll In 1983, the R and B signer Chaka Kahn released a song entitled “What “cha” Gonna…
Wendell Pierce & Roland Martin discuss Black Owned Media
New Orleans actor Wendell Pierce appeared before the New Orleans City Council and announced the formation of the Black Owned Media Coalition. The groups includes, WBOK 1230 am radio, The…