A new study of the city’s program that sent cash to struggling individuals finds dramatic changes Annie Lowrey is a Staff writer at The Atlantic Two years ago, the city…
Black Girl Lost
The Story of a Young Black Girl Repeating the Cycle and Then Breaking it By Kala Hathorn Her story is simple yet deep. A lost Black girl. It is a…
DEMOCRATS CONTINUE THE FIGHT FOR $15
UNDETERRED – Fight Continues House Democrats passed President’s Biden’s American Rescue Act. ARA which, among other funding measures, called for raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. They…
New Orleans is Changing Racist School Names
It’s Time To Send John McDonogh Down The River We are told that John McDonogh was a great man. He was a moral and kind slave owner to be lauded…
Will Black People Ever Overcome
We can no longer afford to sing Negro Spirituals Black History month is over. Let’s reflect on the struggles that African Americans have endured through the ages. One common practice…
Are People Who Curse Actually More Honest?
Christian B. Miller Ph.D. Research explores whether cursing might be a sign of greater honesty. Key Points: People who reported cursing more often scored higher on measures of honesty. Individuals…
How Does A Black Person Know If A White Person Is Racist?
Rebecca Stevens A. We can tell within the first minute of meeting you So yes, within 60 seconds of meeting you, most black people can tell whether you are racist…
Congress Likely to Kill Fight for 15
SENATE REPUBLICANS & TWO DEMOCRATS MAY KILL THE $15 MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE After eight years protests by low wage workers and unions, Congress will decide on the fight to…
Sen Bill Cassidy -Courage & Consciousness
Where’d Bill Cassidy Get Dat Dere Conscience? Sometimes people do courageous things. And sometimes people do things once thought normal and sensible, but when done in the context of the…
It’s Not Easy Being President
Joe Biden’s first 30 days As we approach 30 days into the Biden presidency, Joe Biden is now discovering exactly what it’s like to finally be in charge. Unlike previous…