Katrina’s Shadow: Why New Orleans Still Struggles with Insurance, Blight, and Recovery Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in 2005. Nearly twenty years later, the storm’s damage continues to shape the…
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After the Storm: How Katrina Changed New Orleans But Couldn’t Break Its Spirit
August is here—and so is the anxiety. For every New Orleanian who lived through Hurricane Katrina, these late summer days stir something deep. Whether you evacuated to Houston, stayed in…
From Resilience to Resistance: Saving New Orleans Before It’s Too Late
By Jeff Thomas | Black Source Media New Orleans is shrinking. Fast. According to the U.S. Census, the city lost nearly 20,000 residents since 2020. We now have fewer than…
New Orleans Sheriff’s Race 2025: Still a Fight to Win
They’re calling her a dead woman walking. After the dramatic jailbreak, Sheriff Susan Hutson was dragged across the media landscape. The public saw failure, and many declared her political career…
Let’s Stop the Silly Talk About the Mayor’s Travel
Why Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s Travel Isn’t the Real Issue—And the Criticism is Getting Ridiculous Let’s get this out of the way first: if you don’t want LaToya Cantrell to be…
Louisiana Legislative Session 2025: New Orleans Lawmakers Play Key Role
What to Know About the 2025 Louisiana Fiscal Session: New Orleans Lawmakers Show Up On Monday, the Louisiana Legislature reconvenes in Baton Rouge. As usual, the Capitol will buzz with…
Katrina at Twenty: What Happened to our Poorest Sisters and Brothers in 2005?
By Bill Quigley. Bill is Fr. Twomey Scholar in Residence at Jesuit Social Research Institute at Loyola University and an emeritus professor of law at Loyola New Orleans College…
Is Unionization Good for Nursing in New Orleans?
Is New Orleans Becoming the New California? Recent union activity among nurses in New Orleans has sparked a debate. The movement echoes similar efforts in California, raising questions about patient…
New Orleans, Race, and Media Bias
By Theo Lamont The tragic terror attack in New Orleans not only claimed lives but exposed deep flaws in our city’s preparation, response, and societal dynamics. It revealed systemic failures…
New Orleans in 2025: Challenges and Opportunities
New Orleans faces another critical year in 2025. The Crescent City remains a cultural treasure but struggles with serious challenges. However, opportunities for meaningful progress exist. Infrastructure failures, insurance crises,…