How race-related trauma in school disrupts the psychological well-being of youth Any form of alienation, discrimination, and violence inflicted on an individual due to their race is wrong. So, what…
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HEAL Abolition Stalls
By Pat Bryant A proposed law by powerful Senator Karen Carter Peterson was deferred last week after a core of civil rights and women leaders fought back, and the New…
Confederates and Cannizzaro
Kenneth Cooper When the crane came, Beauregard’s horse wondered, “what do I have to do with all this?” Two straps were placed around his torso, the horse’s not Beauregard’s, and…
Vulnerable Residents Deprived of Food Source
Second Harvest of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana’s use of food for political leverage, to control residents in our communities and the agencies which provide direct service to hungry families,…
Want to Live Longer? Have Sex Regularly
Michael Castleman M.A. Intriguing research shows that an active sex life extends longevity You’re probably familiar with the standard prescription for longevity: Don’t smoke. Exercise daily. Eat a low-fat,…
What’s Better? Emotionally Intelligent or Mentally Strong
Amy Morin There’s a big difference between mental strength and emotional intelligence. Almost every week, I get a question from someone asking me about the difference between emotional intelligence…
Not Naughty: 10 Ways Kids Appear to Be Acting Bad But Aren’t
Erin Leyba LCSW, Ph.D. Many of kids’ so-called “naughty” behaviors are developmental and human. Here are 10 ways kids may seem like they’re acting “naughty,” but really aren’t. When we recognize…
Landrieu Joins with Republicans to Misspend Tax Money
DYNAMIC DUO LANDRIEU/HILFERTY HAVE MISPLACED PRIORITIES By Jeff Thomas Nearing the end of his second and final term in office, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu must be reflecting on his…
The Truth About What We’ll Do To Fit In
Art Markman Ph.D. New research shows that the behavior of others impacts our own decisions. People tend to do what others around them are doing. Walk onto an elevator and almost…
Major Challenges of New Orleans Charter Schools Exposed
At NAACP Hearing by Bill Quigley, Professor of Law, Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans is the nation’s largest and most complete experiment in charter schools. After Hurricane Katrina,…