St. Aug Deserved Better Coverage Than It Got
About that weird ass article Keith Spera wrote about St. Aug for NOLA.com. Yeah. That was…what’s the word…weird. In case you missed it, St. Aug’s band, formally known as The…
Suits actor Wendell Pierce denied housing in New York over race
Story by Shahana Yasmin Wendell Pierce has revealed that his application for an apartment in New York’s Harlem was denied allegedly because of his race. “For those of you who don’t understand my…
20 Disturbing Truths Why Americans Turn Their Backs on Black History
Pulse of Pride by Hazel Savage Share onX (Twitter)Share onFacebookShare onPinterestShare onLinkedInShare onFlip it Discussing Black history can be uncomfortable and complex, reflecting a challenging aspect of America’s past and present.…
“JUST AS” JUSTICE
White folks moan and pout, there’s sorrow. Black folks cheer and shout, there’s tomorrow. for OJ, for OJ, ‘cause OJ is free. HE IS FREE. HE IS FREE. HE IS…
White power movements in US history have often relied on veterans – and not on lone wolves
In March 2023, Belew spoke at the Imagine Solutions Conference in Naples, Florida, about how the narrative of the “lone wolf” actor distracts from the broader threat of the white power movement…
Racism is the reason
by Robert Mann Why Gov. Jeff Landry and his allies want to take Louisiana’s criminal justice system back to the 1950s I have at least four theories about the rationale…
Film About St. Aug Football
A Sports Civil Rights Story Many consider St. Augustine High School the model for high schools across America. From forcing integration of the Louisiana’s high school athletic association to creating…
Black national anthem to be performed at Super Bowl LVIII
Stirs debate on social media Story by Ryan Gaydos The NFL announced its pregame lineup for Super Bowl LVIII earlier this week and the league drew criticism over its intentions to have…
Martin Luther King Jr. was once considered ‘radical’
Here’s how he came to be lauded By Vanessa Romo Previously published by our friends at NPR. During his lifetime, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s views were considered radical…
Black Santas are helping to change holiday icons
And add more representation By Michelle Aslam At the West Dallas Christmas Block Party, volunteers in elf hats are manning stations for children around the room. They are giving out colorful…