Sybil Morial: Matriarch of New Orleans
Sybil Haydel Morial, who recently passed away, was more than the wife of New Orleans’ first Black mayor, Ernest “Dutch” Morial. She was a trailblazer, educator, civil rights advocate, and…
Film Trilogy About Hurricane Katrina
by Professor Ermelle Martinez On the morning of Hurricane Katrina, Mr. Christopher Mercadel, Sr., an injured and retired Police Officer and Veteran, responded to news broadcasts and calls from former…
Can New Orleans Churches Lead the Way in Reparations?
Will churches in New Orleans step up to bridge the long-standing divide between Black and white communities? A movement for reparations within New Orleans churches seems like the ideal starting…
Historical Roots and Psychology of Liberals, Conservatives
What polarizes us today stems from deeply rooted psychological and social norms. By Gina Simmons Schneider Ph.D. Key points We live in polarizing times. It’s tempting to see the great…
How Stubborn Convictions Shape Our Lives
The power of belief perseverance. By Jessica Koehler Ph.D. “People almost invariably arrive at their beliefs not on the basis of proof but on the basis of what they find…
PROJECT2025NOLA: A Plan for a More Prosperous New Orleans
PROJECT2025NOLA: THE INCLUSIVE, EQUITABLE, DEMOCRATIC PLAN TO A MORE PROSPEROUS NEW ORLEANS by Councilman Oliver Thomas New Orleans stands at a crossroads, facing challenges and opportunities that will shape its…
From Slave to War Hero – An American Hero
ACC Commemorates Captain André Cailloux & Launches New Campaign for Freedom By C.C. Campbell-Rock Church bells rang across New Orleans on Monday, July 29. The city commemorated the 161st anniversary…
The Importance of Close Friendships: We Are “Fra-mily”
Having friends has long-term health benefits. By Vanessa LoBue Ph.D. KEY POINTS Some of the best days of my life were spent when I was in my 20s, mostly because…
Rivalry to Harmony: How to Resolve Adult Sibling Conflict
Actionable strategies to mend and strengthen adult sibling relationships. by Cynthia Baum-Baicker Ph.D. KEY POINTS There are no relationships in life like those we have with our siblings. Siblings are…
Celebrating Juneteenth and the Fourth of July: A Shared American Experience
In the United States, two significant holidays reflect the nation’s complex and diverse history: Juneteenth and the Fourth of July. While the Fourth of July has been celebrated by many…