Violent crime in N.O. takes a major hit
Despite a number of high-profile incidents in the city, violent crime dropped significantly in New Orleans, according to the latest numbers released by the NOPD. Legislation passes to help inmates in federal prisons, not in state prisons where most Blacks are housed
By Frederick H. Lowe Contributing Writer (BlackmansStreet.Today) — Congress has passed legislation reducing sentences for some inmates serving time in federal prisons, but the law won’t affect state prisons and jails where ...
Ammunition purchases should be tracked, Louisiana state senator says
By Susan Buchanan Contributing Writer If they want it, residents of greater New Orleans have little trouble getting their hands on ammunition legally. “You can buy it at Walmart and at big ... Applying racial bias during jury selection process is considered an American tradition
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — “One of the most pernicious forms of racial discrimination and injustice in the United States criminal justice system is the racially-motivated use of ... Mayor, public-safety officials tout success of Real Time Crime Center
On Dec. 3, joined by several public safety leaders and crime-fighting partners, Mayor LaToya Cantrell marked the first anniversary of the City’s Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC), touted its success, and ...
Who’s more likely to be audited: A person making $20,000 — or $400,000?
By Paul Kiel and Jesse Eisinger ProPublica When Natassia Smick, 28, filed her family’s taxes in January, she already had plans for the refund she and her husband expected to receive. Mainly, ... Entergy files federal lawsuit over paid actors flap
A day after welcoming its new president and CEO, David Ellis, to take over the helm, Entergy New Orleans filed a federal lawsuit against the Hawthorn Group of Alexandria, Va., ... Residents to weigh in on increased funding for park spaces in May
The New Orleans City Council recently approved an ordinance to reallocate taxpayer revenue for park spaces to be put before the voters in May 2019. The ordinance, which does not ... NAACP poll reveals how Black voters cast their ballots in midterms
(Special from BlackPress-USA.com) – “People of color turned out and were engaged. Voters of color are poised to seize our power and Advancement Project’s national office and our allies are ...
Majority of caregivers with family suffering from dementia, spend less time with friends
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — For family caregivers, the holidays can be a joyful time when spirits are lighter and it feels good to care for loved ones ...
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Despite a number of high-profile incidents in the city, violent crime dropped significantly in New Orleans, according to the latest numbers released by the NOPD. Legislation passes to help inmates in federal prisons, not in state prisons where most Blacks are housed
By Frederick H. Lowe Contributing Writer (BlackmansStreet.Today) — Congress has passed legislation reducing sentences for some inmates serving time in federal prisons, but the law won’t affect state prisons and jails where ...
By Susan Buchanan Contributing Writer If they want it, residents of greater New Orleans have little trouble getting their hands on ammunition legally. “You can buy it at Walmart and at big ... Applying racial bias during jury selection process is considered an American tradition
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — “One of the most pernicious forms of racial discrimination and injustice in the United States criminal justice system is the racially-motivated use of ... Mayor, public-safety officials tout success of Real Time Crime Center
On Dec. 3, joined by several public safety leaders and crime-fighting partners, Mayor LaToya Cantrell marked the first anniversary of the City’s Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC), touted its success, and ...
By Paul Kiel and Jesse Eisinger ProPublica When Natassia Smick, 28, filed her family’s taxes in January, she already had plans for the refund she and her husband expected to receive. Mainly, ... Entergy files federal lawsuit over paid actors flap
A day after welcoming its new president and CEO, David Ellis, to take over the helm, Entergy New Orleans filed a federal lawsuit against the Hawthorn Group of Alexandria, Va., ... Residents to weigh in on increased funding for park spaces in May
The New Orleans City Council recently approved an ordinance to reallocate taxpayer revenue for park spaces to be put before the voters in May 2019. The ordinance, which does not ... NAACP poll reveals how Black voters cast their ballots in midterms
(Special from BlackPress-USA.com) – “People of color turned out and were engaged. Voters of color are poised to seize our power and Advancement Project’s national office and our allies are ...
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — For family caregivers, the holidays can be a joyful time when spirits are lighter and it feels good to care for loved ones ...
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