Why Negativity Bias Is Destroying Black and White Relations
Science proves our brains are wired to focus on the negative. That is not an excuse for racism. But understanding it may be the most important thing Black America can…
Dr. Norman C. Francis: The Man Who Built a Medical Pipeline and Reshaped New Orleans
Dr. Norman C. Francis was not simply a university president. He was an architect of Black excellence, an economic builder, a civic strategist, and arguably the most consequential figure in…
Hate on a Mardi Gras Float: New Orleans Must Draw a Line Now
TL;DR During Mardi Gras, a Krewe of Tucks member displayed a Black girl doll hanging by beads. In a city with deep roots in Black culture and a painful history…
Stop Claiming Mardi Gras Ground Like You Own It: The Illegal Practice Destroying New Orleans Tradition
The neutral ground doesn’t belong to you. Not because you got there first. Not because you drove in from Metairie with wooden stakes and caution tape. And not because you’ve…
Trump’s Racism Is Not Accidental — It’s Strategic!
Yes, President Donald Trump is losing his racist ass mind. But before we get started, let’s make a few things clear. 10 Reasons Why Obama Is Not An Ape But…
Black Mardi Gras Traditions: The Soul of New Orleans Carnival
By Jeff Thomas | March 2, 2025 TL;DRBlack Mardi Gras is not an alternative to Carnival—it is its cultural backbone. Forged through exclusion, Black New Orleanians built traditions rooted in…
When the World Feels Unstable, Discernment Becomes a Survival Skill
By Miles Carter Moments of national tension have a way of pulling people into constant reaction. Right now, many Black Americans are watching disturbing images circulate daily. Immigration enforcement. Public…
Shooting Inside Historic Dooky Chase Restaurant Shocks New Orleans Ahead of MLK Day
A shooting occurred inside Dooky Chase Restaurant in New Orleans last week, shocking the city and violating one of the most historically significant sites of the Civil Rights Movement just…
Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day Matters More Than Ever in This Moment
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is not a symbolic holiday. It is not a simple break in the calendar. Instead, it serves as a test of national memory. Today, that…
St. Aug vs Karr: Inside the Black Joy and Culture That Took Over the Dome
More Than a Game: Black Joy, Culture, and Excellence on Display at St. Aug–Karr Championship This was one of the most anticipated championship football games in the history of Louisiana.…