Hate groups on the rise under Pres. Trump
By Della Hasselle Contributing Writer Just days after Heather Heyer was killed protesting a rally of white nationalists held in Charlottesville, the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus announced fellow lawmakers would ... Port of New Orleans wants to clean up its brownfields
By Susan Buchanan Contributing Writer Polluted sites with vacant or falling structures along the Industrial Canal, including one in New Orleans East and others in the Florida Avenue Turning Basin in the ... Is Dr. McKenna closer to becoming New Orleans’ first Black coroner?
By David T. Baker Contributing Writer Orleans Parish Coroner Dr. Jeffrey Rouse announced last week (August 24) that he is calling off his campaign for re-election, seemingly handing over the election to ...
What’s the ‘right’ amount of volunteering for older adults?
By Lisa Esposito Contributing Writer (Special from U.S. News & World Report/New America Media) — When Sara Skinner, 79, of Flagstaff, Arizona, offered herself up as a volunteer with the Senior Corps ... CBC chairman Richmond talks HBCUs, impeachment and #RootOutRacism
By Lauren Victoria Burke Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — During a conference call with reporters, Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.), the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), pledged to revisit the debate ... MacArthur Justice Center settles public records lawsuit with private prison
By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer On August 21, the Roderick and Solange MacArthur Justice Center of New Orleans reached a settlement in its lawsuit against Allen Correctional Center for failing to respond ... La. treasurer’s race is down to two candidates
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer Democrat Derek Edwards has claimed that he ranks as the best qualified candidate for Treasurer, and, more importantly, that he can actually win. Lake Pontchartrain storm surge barrier could worsen flooding in St. Bernard and Mississippi
By Della Hasselle The Lens A flood barrier across the mouth of Lake Pontchartrain — a 50-year-old idea to protect New Orleans and communities along the North Shore from storm surge — ...
Southeast governors unite against offshore drilling
By Sue Sturgis Contributing Writer (Special from Facing South) — Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) has joined with the other governors of Southeastern states targeted for offshore drilling and said he opposes ...
In support of love and culture, the N.O. community comes together
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer Love In – Rock Against Racism “We’re putting hate on notice,” declares keyboardist Claude Bryant of those involved in Monday night’s (August 28) Love In – Rock Against ...
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By Della Hasselle Contributing Writer Just days after Heather Heyer was killed protesting a rally of white nationalists held in Charlottesville, the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus announced fellow lawmakers would ... Port of New Orleans wants to clean up its brownfields
By Susan Buchanan Contributing Writer Polluted sites with vacant or falling structures along the Industrial Canal, including one in New Orleans East and others in the Florida Avenue Turning Basin in the ... Is Dr. McKenna closer to becoming New Orleans’ first Black coroner?
By David T. Baker Contributing Writer Orleans Parish Coroner Dr. Jeffrey Rouse announced last week (August 24) that he is calling off his campaign for re-election, seemingly handing over the election to ...
By Lisa Esposito Contributing Writer (Special from U.S. News & World Report/New America Media) — When Sara Skinner, 79, of Flagstaff, Arizona, offered herself up as a volunteer with the Senior Corps ... CBC chairman Richmond talks HBCUs, impeachment and #RootOutRacism
By Lauren Victoria Burke Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — During a conference call with reporters, Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.), the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), pledged to revisit the debate ... MacArthur Justice Center settles public records lawsuit with private prison
By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer On August 21, the Roderick and Solange MacArthur Justice Center of New Orleans reached a settlement in its lawsuit against Allen Correctional Center for failing to respond ... La. treasurer’s race is down to two candidates
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer Democrat Derek Edwards has claimed that he ranks as the best qualified candidate for Treasurer, and, more importantly, that he can actually win. Lake Pontchartrain storm surge barrier could worsen flooding in St. Bernard and Mississippi
By Della Hasselle The Lens A flood barrier across the mouth of Lake Pontchartrain — a 50-year-old idea to protect New Orleans and communities along the North Shore from storm surge — ...
By Sue Sturgis Contributing Writer (Special from Facing South) — Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) has joined with the other governors of Southeastern states targeted for offshore drilling and said he opposes ...
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer Love In – Rock Against Racism “We’re putting hate on notice,” declares keyboardist Claude Bryant of those involved in Monday night’s (August 28) Love In – Rock Against ...
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