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 and…
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, the…
Rep Harris and Cox Cable help citizens
Representative Jimmy Harris Works to Aid Storm Victims Louisiana Representative Jimmy Harris’ District 99 has scores of homes and some businesses that were heavily damaged by the recent tornadoes. Seeing…
Tekrema Center
Tekrema Center for Art and Culture “The artistic image is not intended to represent the thing itself, but, rather, the reality of the force the thing contains.” ― James Baldwin,…
20 Cognitive Biases That Affect Your Decision-Making
Patrick Allen We all make bad decisions sometimes, but have you ever wondered what mental obstacles can lead you astray? This infographic goes over 20 of the most common cognitive…
Positive Relationships
Michelle Gielan An important relationship in my life just ended… and I’ll admit it, I didn’t really see it coming. That event has sparked a lot of thinking about relationships…
Why change is so hard in Louisiana
By Cammie Maturin The old adage, ” Old Habits Die Hard”, proves to be an enduring reality for every aspect of the governing body of Louisiana. Rather it concerns Corrections…
Sex: The New Normal
Michelle Gielan I have been out with my friends a number of times over the years when the topic of how often we all “do it” with our partners comes…
Why Don’t Suburbanites Want Charter Schools?
Politics and personal preferences are at play. Soccer or lacrosse, Whole Foods or the farmers market, microbrew or Pinot Noir? Suburbanites tend to relish their many options for food and…
7 Lies We Need to Stop Telling About Young African-American Men
by Antwaun Sargent Last week Long Island teenager Kwasi Enin captured national headlines after becoming part of an impressive club: high school seniors who have been accepted into all eight…