Balancing Conviction and Connection The holidays often highlight family togetherness, which can feel painful if you’re estranged from your adult children. Missing them while standing firm in your beliefs adds…
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Why People Think They’re Right Without All The Facts
“The Illusion Of Information Adequacy” Opinion by Dr. Russell Moul Ever had an argument where you felt like you were right until you realized there was loads you did not…
The Dangerous Double Standard: When Black People Parade in Second Lines
Our reactions to tragedy reveal more about societal biases than the events themselves. Two weeks ago, a mass shooting at a second line ignited a storm of public outrage. City…
Why Being Good Makes Us Happy
Practicing ethical behavior offers tangible benefits for ourselves and others. by Jordan Fiorillo Scotti Ph.D. Key points “We who are like senseless children shrink from suffering, but love its causes.…
A Field of Excellence: Ruston and Troy Henry’s Gift to St. Augustine
Honoring Ruston and Troy Henry’s Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony St. Augustine High School celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the Ruston and Troy Henry Field and Circle of Champions, a historic moment for the…
6 Reasons Why We Don’t Like Being Told What to Do
Understand your reactions to others’ demands so you can respond effectively. Key points Think about how you feel when someone tells you to do something, whether it’s a boss, a…
3 Signs That You and Your Partner Are Highly Compatible
Mark Travers Ph.D. When it comes to attraction and compatibility, similarity matters. When you’re just starting to date someone, it can be thrilling to realize they’re into the same things…
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…