The United States faces another looming government shutdown. Concerns are rising that this time it’s more political posturing than governance. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accuses MAGA Republicans of using…
3 Signs That You and Your Partner Are Highly Compatible
Mark Travers Ph.D. When it comes to attraction and compatibility, similarity matters. When you’re just starting to date someone, it can be thrilling to realize they’re into the same things…
The Top 10 Takeaways From the Debate
…another question: If Mexico never paid for the wall, why should we believe that China will pay for the tariffs? So all that really means is that stuff from China…
Gentrification in New Orleans’ Historically Black Neighborhoods:
Growth vs. Preservation New Orleans’ historically Black neighborhoods, like Treme and the Marigny, are changing rapidly. Gentrification is sweeping through, displacing residents and altering the cultural fabric. As developers move…
Did the Trump-Harris Debate Move the Needle?
Key Moments and What It Means for Voters Last night’s Trump-Harris debate was as fiery and contentious as everyone expected. Predictably, CNN crowned Kamala Harris the winner, while Fox News…
NIL Money Changes High School Football
What Students, Coaches, and Schools Must Do Now High school athletics are entering a new era, driven by Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) money. Student-athletes like Jahkeem Stewart, a standout…
Unpaid and Unfair: The Ongoing Crisis of SWBNO’s Billing Practices
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) has had billing issues since it changed its software under the Landrieu administration. As a result, Louisiana introduced new laws to…
Sybil Morial: Matriarch of New Orleans
Sybil Haydel Morial, who recently passed away, was more than the wife of New Orleans’ first Black mayor, Ernest “Dutch” Morial. She was a trailblazer, educator, civil rights advocate, and…
THE WISDOM OF WENDELL PIERCE
A Star Who Never Forgot His Roots During nearly 40 years in movies, TV, and Broadway,Wendell E. Pierce has never forgotten his roots. He’s stayed connected to his hometown, even…
Film Trilogy About Hurricane Katrina
by Professor Ermelle Martinez On the morning of Hurricane Katrina, Mr. Christopher Mercadel, Sr., an injured and retired Police Officer and Veteran, responded to news broadcasts and calls from former…