How Racism and ICE Raids Broke the New Orleans Workforce

ICE, Labor, and the Lie We Keep Telling Ourselves: How Racism Broke the Workforce and Why These Raids Won’t Fix a Thing SEO Title: Focus Keyphrase: ICE raids and New…

Real Self-Care Is Discipline, Not Comfort

Stop treating yourself. Start respecting yourself. by Jill Schulman USMC, MAPP Key points Comfort feels good now, but true self-care is what makes you proud later. You hit snooze again.…

Building Bridges While Setting Boundaries –

Mental Wellness in Community Relationships  Living in community is one of our greatest strengths in New Orleans. We take care of each other, we show up for each other, and…

Vappie vs. Morrell: Why Does Justice Look Different in New Orleans?

Two Officers, Two Outcomes Two NOPD officers. Two misconduct cases. Yet the treatment of Jeffrey Vappie and Todd Morrell could not look more different. Vappie stands accused of conspiring with…

It’s About Destroying Black Leadership, Stupid

From Our Friends at The New Orleans Tribune by Anitra Brown Let’s Not Allow Black Leadership to be the Jailbreak Scapegoat It’s been more than a week since 10 inmates made…

Why Shedeur Sanders Didn’t Go in the First Round—And What That Says About the System

The NFL Draft wasn’t just about talent. It was about power, perception, and control. Shedeur Sanders had the numbers. He had the pedigree. He had the presence. But he didn’t…

The Top Ten Best Whiskeys and Bourbons for Cold Weather Comfort

With cold weather settling in, there’s nothing better than a warm drink to keep you cozy while you’re stuck inside. A good whiskey or bourbon can make even the chilliest…

The Bayou Classic: A Celebration of Black Excellence and Unity

New Orleans is a city that thrives on its culture, its people, and its businesses. The Bayou Classic embodies all three. Each year, Grambling State University and Southern University compete…

The Dangerous Double Standard: When Black People Parade in Second Lines

Our reactions to tragedy reveal more about societal biases than the events themselves. Two weeks ago, a mass shooting at a second line ignited a storm of public outrage. City…

Why Being Good Makes Us Happy

Practicing ethical behavior offers tangible benefits for ourselves and others. by Jordan Fiorillo Scotti Ph.D. Key points “We who are like senseless children shrink from suffering, but love its causes.…