Overview Visit your doctor Men are notorious for avoiding the doctor and ignoring unusual symptoms. This may help explain why women tend to live longer. Don’t let complacency take a…
From Joy to Fear: The Alarming Truth About Black Motherhood
It’s time to confront the Black maternal mortality crisis head on. KEY POINTS This post was written by Erica Marshall-Lee, Ph.D., ABPP, and Frances C. Calkins, M.A., on behalf of…
Gov Landry Wants a New Constitution
Is Governor Landry Preparing His Final Dish? Governor overreach is at it again. Gov Landry wants a new constitution. His master plan to remake the state in his conservative image…
‘They’re Building a Chemical Factory on My Ancestors’ Graves’
By Sunita Sohrabji ‘The Formosa factory will never come here. We won’t let it.” Environmental activist Sharon Lavigne, founder of Rise St. James. St. James Parish, Louisiana is one of…
Fannie C. Williams: A renowned educator
by Tammy C. Barney, Verite News When it came to education, Fannie C. Williams focused on the well-being of her students. As a result, she developed the first programs to…
Why Saying “You’re Right” Is Never Wrong
Validating others more often creates a mutual win-win result. KEY POINTS “You’re wrong!” When we hear these words from a friend, boss or partner, it rarely feels good. If you’re…
Xavier University of Louisiana to open fifth HBCU medical school in the nation
Howard’s College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and the Charles R. Drew University Medicine and Science and now XULA is the latest HBCU medical school. By Wynton…
How to revive hair that thins, grays or gets out of control as you age
.Story by Sally Wadyka The ways in which hair changes as we age aren’t always welcome. Nor are they entirely within our control. Hormonal shifts — which affect women more…
Public Works Doesn’t Know How Many Drains Are Clogged
“Everytime we dig up a street, there’s a bad water leak we discover.” That’s a fun fact from the city’s Dept of Public Works. Wanna hear another one. The same…
Castration Bill: Who Benefits?
This regular session of the Louisiana legislature is chock full of sweeping and shocking proposed bills. Many have rightfully gotten heavy attention, debate and media coverage. For example, there…