By Arlisha R. Norwood, NWHM Fellow | Ida B. Wells-Barnett was a prominent journalist, activist, and researcher, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In her lifetime, she battled…
The Reason Why People Believe the Earth is Flat
•Netflix documentary Behind the Curve has sparked new interest in Flat Earth conspiracy theorists.•Despite overwhelming evidence, some people don’t believe the earth is round.•Research indicates that conspiracy theorists are draw…
Help NOLA Delegation Deliver
Need Even More from Our Delegation and Citizens By Jeff Thomas On the heels of the one of the most successful legislative sessions in modern history, the New Orleans legislative…
Apple Cider Vinegar and Your Health
Apple cider vinegar has a long history as a home remedy, used to treat everything from a sore throat to varicose veins. But there’s not much science to support the…
Can Drinking Lemon Water Help You Lose Weight?
The truth about this trendy beverage. By Marty Munson Drop a slice of lemon into a glass of cool water or a mug of hot and drink it before breakfast.…
Parks & Recreation Millage
It’s important that the tax money we pay is used fairly across the city, for the benefit of all citizens. That’s why it’s so important to vote YES on May…
Why Burning Down A Black Church Is The Ultimate Way To Call A Black Person A Nigg@r
by Kenneth Cooper When a white person calls you a nigger, there’s nothing equivalent you can say in response. No matter how mad you get or articulate you try to…
Illegal Jury Tampering in Baton Rouge
By Jeff Thomas News that young people were not serving on juries in Baton Rouge was greeted with mild surprise and tepid concern last week. Computer snafus and outside consultants…
‘Proactive Policing’ Could Be Creating Criminals
New research finds that minority youth who are confronted by officers are more likely to subsequently engage in delinquent behavior than those who don’t face such encounters. by Tom Jacobs…
How Small Decisions Destroy Productivity
by Mark Powell D.Min. Four ways super achievers build better days. Building a productive life starts with building a productive day. Your first step to a more productive (and happier)…