A new policy statement explains the negative impact of racism on youth. We’ve written previously about how racism affects the health and well-being of millions of Americans. The evidence demonstrates…
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Saints Preseason Awards
Think 504 Training Camp Awards By Kenneth Cooper #Saints Football And another training camp is in the books! All that’s left is 1 more preseason game for players on the…
A Look at Voting in a Southern State
Voting: A Sacred Right and a Moral Obligation by Orissa Arend An impressive panel of veteran organizers spelled out the rights and obligations associated with voting for a rapt…
The Three Pillars of Leadership
You can learn the skills to become an exceptional leader. by Mel Schwartz L.C.S.W. Authentic leaders are by definition singular individuals. They possess a unique array of qualities and skills…
More “What Had Happened Was”- from The SW&B
The Sewerage & Water Board seems to just be lying, and lying, and lying, and… By Kenneth Cooper A storm comes, parts of the city flood, in the aftermath the…
Sno Ball Festival on July 4th
Jeff ThomasPublisher — Black Source Media Jeff Thomas Publisher • Opinion Columnist • New Orleans Jeff Thomas is the publisher of Black Source Media and one of New Orleans’ most…
GROUP DEMANDS FAIR UTILITY RATES & ACCOUNTABILITY
BY C.C. Campbell-Rock Lead is in the water flowing into the homes of New Orleanians, schools and businesses. Prices for utility rates are soaring in a city with the second…
The Other Black History
by Orissa Arend The Other Black History, playing at the Ashe Power House, 1731 Baronne St. this Friday and Saturday June 21 and 22 at 7 PM, is an engaging,…
12 Things You Might Not Know About Juneteenth
BY STACY CONRADT There’s more than one Independence Day in the U.S. On June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, and announced that slaves were now free.…
Not So Fast, Entergy. Not So Fast
by Kenneth Cooper “Let’s try this again, without the actors!” Thus says the judge. The City Council says, “OK” as it sits on a cool $5 million – the…