Free Slaves Ran Jefferson Parish

By Jeff Thomas A recent trip to the African American Museum of History and Culture was inspiring and motivational.  Despite the current attempts to roll back recent progress, the general…

Declinism: Why You Think America is in Crisis

Dale Archer M.D. Declinism: Belief, often due to cognitive bias, that society is in decline According to prevailing wisdom, America is on the brink of disaster. No matter where you…

Confronting Hidden Forms of Discrimination

Kimberly Key Discrimination is real, but is there something you can do to disarm it? Discrimination, racism and intolerance are a lot like holding a grudge. The grudge-holder remains steadfast…

A PERFECT SUMMER DRINK: THE PIMM’S CUP

Summer is in full swing, and we all know what that means.  It’s hot and only going to get hotter.  This makes it the perfect time to begin creating your list of…

HEAL SPECTACULAR LEGISLATIVE SUCCESSES STYMIED BY GOV EDWARDS

Opinion by Pat Bryant A two-month battle to save the Health Education Authority of Louisiana from abolishment at the hands of New Orleans Senator Karen Carter Peterson met success last…

The Myth Of The Absent Black Father

Tara Culp-Ressler The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published new data on the role that American fathers play in parenting their children. Most of the CDC’s previous…

How Important Is Sex?

Linda and Charlie Bloom 25 ways to keep sex hot Linda: There can come a time when there is recognition that the sexual aspect of our relationship needs a boost.…

Healthy Relationship Tip: Actively Listen to Your Spouse

What You Hear Will Surprise You Couples often mistake being able to communicate for knowing how to talk without yelling. Yet, there is far more to improving your communication skills…

Monuments Removal Priceless

By Jeff Thomas When news broke that the city spent over $2 million to remove the Confederate monuments at the same time that we learned that New Orleans had one…

Slave Food: The Impact of Unhealthy Eating Habits on the Black Community

  Some staples in our diet are not just unhealthy, but deadly by Jazz Keyes Enjoy soul-satisfying foods without compromising your health African-Americans are a disadvantaged population. This is not…