by Bob Wilkerson For decades, groups like SOUL, BOLD, COUP, and LIFE were the most powerful names in New Orleans politics. Their endorsements could decide elections. They mailed thousands of…
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Katrina Memorial: How Katrina Changed New Orleans’ People & Culture
Meta Description Katrina Memorial Series – Episode 1 Remapping Race: How Katrina Reshaped the Faces of New Orleans August is upon us, and for many New Orleanians, that familiar hurricane…
🗑️ French Quarter Trash Contract Crisis: Moreno and Morrell’s Power Grab Threatens New Orleans’ Home Rule Charter
The battle over the French Quarter trash contract is not about clean streets or garbage pickup. It’s about raw political power and the future of how New Orleans governs itself.…
Ibrahim Traoré: Between Hype, Hope, and Hard Truths
When it comes to African leadership, too many of us are forced to choose between extremes. Either a man is the next Sankara or he’s the next tyrant. Either he’s…
All the Qualifying Is Done—Now the Real Fight for New Orleans Begins
All the qualifying is done. The fields are set. And now, New Orleans voters are heading into one of the most consequential elections in years. With wide-open races for Mayor,…
From Resilience to Resistance: Saving New Orleans Before It’s Too Late
By Jeff Thomas | Black Source Media New Orleans is shrinking. Fast. According to the U.S. Census, the city lost nearly 20,000 residents since 2020. We now have fewer than…
🏛️ All Major Seats in New Orleans Are Up for Grabs
From Mayor to Sheriff, to the City Council seats, Coroner, Assessor —every major office is on the line. Candidate qualifying closes this Friday, July 11, so expect final candidate lists very…
The Big Beautiful Bill Is a Big Ugly Blow to Louisiana
When the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed Congress, supporters like Rep. Steve Scalise and House Speaker Mike Johnson called it a victory for fiscal discipline. They praised it as…
Will Insurance Reform Work in Louisiana?
The insurance crisis in Louisiana just got a serious check-up—and some prescriptions might actually work. This past session, lawmakers passed several important bills aimed at bringing insurance costs down and…
Jeff Landry’s Grip on New Orleans: Help or Hostile Takeover?
Gov. Jeff Landry just finished his first regular legislative session—and New Orleans has questions. Some see a pattern of overreach. Others see smart policy. But either way, the bills he…