St. Louis elects Tishaura Jones as city’s first Black female mayor
By Stacy M.Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA) — Tishaura Jones began her political career in 2002 as an appointed Democratic Committeewoman of St. Louis’ 8th Ward. Elijah
By Dr. E. Faye Williams TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication which affects ... Justice is on trial in the George Floyd murder case
By Ben Jealous TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist The murder trial of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has begun, ten months after George Floyd died in the street with Chauvin’s knee on his neck. ... The trial of George Floyd
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Guest Columnist There are two deeply troubling warning signs in the trial of former Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin in the slaying of George Floyd. The first came ... The reckoning is now
Chants of “Defund the police” echoed far and wide as shocked and stunned protesters took to the streets after the May 25, 2020, murder of George Perry Floyd by Minnesota ... A note to city leaders
For nearly a century, The Louisiana Weekly has spoken out and stood up for New Orleans’ African-Americans citizens. We have documented the seminal moments of Black history, Black achievement, and ... Recommendations for the April 24, 2021 election
April Spring weather—and the final relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions amidst widespread vaccinations (for which hopefully, our subscribers have all made appointments) – could allow one to forget civic responsibilities. ... Report: Children of Color are 71 percent of those that live in poverty
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer Editor’s Note: This is Part I of a series of articles that will delve into the information provided by the Children’s Defense Fund’s report: “The State ... Report: Shortage of affordable housing in Louisiana
By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer A new report issued by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and Housing NOLA found that the affordable housing supply in Louisiana is less than half ... Gordon Plaza residents continue their quest for justice
By C.C. Campbell-Rock Contributing Writer Last month, Gordon Plaza homeowners held the latest in a string of press conferences they’ve held over the past several years. From the steps of New Orleans ...
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