The forces working against Black family unity are real, historical, and often by design. Understanding where they came from is the first step to overcoming them. By Denise Tureaud 6 min…
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Is Black Political Power Peaking — Or Just Shifting?
Black political power has long been the decisive force in American elections. From Reconstruction to the Civil Rights Movement to the Obama coalition, Black voters have shaped the direction of…
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…
St. Aug vs. Karr: Black Excellence on the Big Stage
Black excellence will fill the Superdome on Saturday. Two all-Black schools. Two dominant programs. One championship on the line. St. Augustine and Edna Karr arrive as the two best teams…
Why Microaggressions Distort Everyday Connection for Black Americans
The Missing Layer in the Science of Connection Researchers say brief interactions with strangers boost mood and reduce loneliness. They argue that casual exchanges help build trust and community. That…
Supreme Court Could Silence Black Voters in Louisiana
The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could change how Black people are represented in Louisiana for generations. At issue is Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the…
New Orleans Mayoral Race 2025: Black Power at Stake
From Our Friends at The New Orleans Tribune Unity or Division: What’s at Stake in the New Orleans Mayoral Race When are we going to get our stuff together? Why…
The New Jim Crow’s Next Move: Stopping Black People from Voting At All
From Map Fights to Ballot Blockades In my last column, I explained how Louisiana’s redistricting battle became a tangled mess — with one court ordering a second majority-Black district, another…
The Paradox of Being Black: Should We Stand With Protesters Who Don’t Stand With Us?
The streets of Los Angeles are full again — not with joy, but with anger. Protesters, mostly Hispanic, are rallying against ICE raids and Trump’s latest decision to deploy federal…
Black Homeownership in New Orleans: The Next Civil Rights Battle?
The fight for Black freedom has never been just about voting. It has always included land. Now, that land is under siege in New Orleans. Once-proud Black neighborhoods are being…