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Why do Black Men Kill Each Other
It happens every day in America! By Jeff Thomas Black men kill each other at alarming rates all across America every day. Nearly every city’s daily news casts reports, “Today…
Why Black Men Murder Each Other in Our Cities
By Jeff Thomas Black men kill each other at alarming rates all across America every day. Most often occurring in urban areas, daily news casts lead with, “Today in our…
Young Black Men May Decide the Mayor’s Election
By Kenneth Cooper There are 18 people who want to have a word with you. There are some things they want you to know about your city. They will tell…
Slave Food: The Impact of Unhealthy Eating Habits on the Black Community
Some staples in our diet are not just unhealthy, but deadly by Jazz Keyes Enjoy soul-satisfying foods without compromising your health African-Americans are a disadvantaged population. This is not…
ALL NEIGHBORHOODS MATTER!!!
Every year our city acts as host to thousands of people for the Bayou Classic Football game between Grambling State University and Southern University and the weekend long festivities that…
ALL NEIGHBORHOODS MATTER!!!
Every year our city acts as host to thousands of people for the Bayou Classic Football game between Grambling State University and Southern University and the weekend long festivities that…
Juneteenth in New Orleans: Freedom Is Not Just a Date on the Calendar
TL;DR Juneteenth is not just a celebration — it is a reminder that freedom was delayed, fought for, and still needs protecting. New Orleans marks the holiday with festivals, music,…
Trouble In Our Way — Who Will Fix It?
Trouble In Our Way: Can Working Families Still Afford New Orleans? By Otis Tucker, Jr. I grew up in the Lower Ninth Ward nearly my whole life — rooted there…
Louisiana’s Insurance Industry Charges Poor Families More. One Senator Is Fighting to Change That
The Louisiana Insurance Tax — Part 2 of 5 | By Jeff Thomas TL;DR — THE SHORT VERSION A senator from West Monroe — nearly 400 miles from New Orleans…