Making the music spin in New Orleans
By Michael Patrick Welch Contributing Writer Editor’s Note: This is the fifth installment of The Louisiana Weekly’s series on famous local Black DJs. From the 7th Ward, like his DJ ... Health gadgets and apps outpace privacy protections, report finds
By Charles Ornstein ProPublica The federal patient privacy law known as HIPAA has not kept pace with wearable fitness trackers, mobile health apps and online patient communities, leaving a gaping hole in ... FestiGals honors Leah Chase
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer A legendary festival created to celebrate the achievements of women will devote a large part of its focus this year to African-American women, particularly the favorite ... Davell Crawford’s latest release, Piano in the Vaults, Vol. I
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer Davell Crawford, the Piano Prince of New Orleans, has said that he’s “never stopped” documenting himself. His fans – and future admirers – will be grateful for ... After the horror, we must build one America
By Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. George Curry Media Columnist “It is more dangerous to be Black in America. You’re substantially more likely to be in a situation where police don’t respect ... An emotional goodbye to Alton Sterling; a call for youth leadership
By J.A. Salaam Contributing Writer (Special from The Final Call) – Funeral services for Alton Sterling were a testament to the love and respect a community had for the 37-year-old father of ... Enemies of the state
On the eve of the 2015 Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Ohio, it was surreal to say the least to see Cleveland police union leaders and some GOP officials asking ... More B.R. incidents could elect Trump
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson New America Media Columnist Here are some key dates in presidential history, politics and elections that tell much about why the wanton murder of three police officers in ... Racial anxiety fuels the Trump campaign
By Gerald Lenoir Guest Columnist The anti-Trump movement at the Republican National Convention failed to derail the fast track nomination of the presumptive presidential candidate. Donald Trump’s incendiary rhetoric has fueled a ... The bitter fruit of a broken Reconstruction
By Julianne Malveaux TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist After Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Falcon Heights, Minnesota there was Dallas. After rouge cops unceremoniously killed two Black men, there were five police officers killed by ...
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