The neutral ground doesn’t belong to you. Not because you got there first. Not because you drove in from Metairie with wooden stakes and caution tape. And not because you’ve…
The Gray Rock Method: Your Secret Weapon for Dealing with Difficult People
We’ve all been there-stuck in a conversation with someone who seems to thrive on drama, conflict, or pushing your buttons. Maybe it’s a coworker who loves stirring up office tension,…
To Live Your Best Life, Ask Yourself What’s Truly Important
Why taking stock of your future goals can feed your fulfillment right now. by Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP Key points When your days become filled with humdrum but necessary…
Trump’s Racism Is Not Accidental — It’s Strategic!
Yes, President Donald Trump is losing his racist ass mind. But before we get started, let’s make a few things clear. 10 Reasons Why Obama Is Not An Ape…
Black Mardi Gras Traditions: The Soul of New Orleans Carnival
By Jeff Thomas | March 2, 2025 TL;DRBlack Mardi Gras is not an alternative to Carnival—it is its cultural backbone. Forged through exclusion, Black New Orleanians built traditions rooted in…
Intersectional Black Leadership: Between Culture, Resistance, and Governance
TL;DRIn New Orleans, culture is not separate from governance — it is governance. Black cultural institutions like the Mardi Gras Indians, Zulu, Skeletons, and Baby Dolls generate real resilience, economic…
Investing in the future of New Orleans
By Airbnb · · Community Key Takeaways Airbnb is announcing $150,000 in community investments to support youth, education, and housing programs in New Orleans. This investment is part of a broader slate of community…
Democracy Needs More Than Decency
When norms fail, laws must lead. Our norms are norms because we have respected them as such, not because they were written in stone, but because we believed in them.…
How to Avoid Expensive Mistakes
How to prevent common costly errors in any scenario. Imagine this scenario: Julie’s doctor is accustomed to self-pay patients. A large proportion of the practice is made up of patients…
Two Years, Two Deaths: Why Minnesota Finally Broke America’s Silence
These were not the first shootings involving federal immigration agents. Over the past two years, there have been multiple use-of-force incidents during immigration operations. Some ended in death. Many ended…