May 2021 Archive

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New book uncovers history of Louisiana’s first Black governor
By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer In 1873, way back before any of the historically controversial Confederate monuments were erected in New Orleans, before insidious white supremacy was re-established in Louisiana, before the ...
Person of color getting a chemical peel
Why skin issues in patients of color are neglected, mistreated
Lack of Physician Training in How to Treat Skin of Color Can Put Minorities at Risk for Poor Care (Atlanta Daily World via NNPA) — With cosmetic procedures in high demand ...
Courtesy of blackcollegenines.com
Xavier Gold Rush takes 2nd place at first-ever Black College World Series
By Kai Davis Contributing Writer Following the return of its baseball program after a four-decade lull, Xavier University of Louisiana’s baseball team began the inaugural Black College World Series as the ...
Telemedicine is a tool — not a replacement for a doctor’s touch
By Elisabeth Rosenthal Contributing Writer (khn.org) — Earlier in the pandemic it was vital to see doctors over platforms like Zoom or FaceTime when in-person appointments posed risks of coronavirus exposure. Insurers ...
Involuntary servitude to remain a permitted punishment for crime in La.
By JC Cannicosa Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — A bill that sought to give Louisiana voters a chance to outlaw involuntary servitude in the state — even for people who’ve committed felonies ...
Big Pimpin’, spending cheese…
Every pimp isn’t hanging out in the street patrolling the stable of women who make money. They don’t all wear deep purple, pink or green suits and big hats.
Celebrate Bro. Malcolm X’s birthday
By A. Peter Bailey TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist In the introduction of my upcoming book, “Brother Malcolm X’s Visionary, Strategic Pan Africanism: Why It Enraged the U.S. Government,” I salute him as a great ...
Survival
By Dr. E. Faye Williams TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist I’m not perfect nor do I claim to be. Although I strive to get as close as possible, I don’t evaluate my comportment as perfect ...
Taking on abusive and deadly policing with new DOJ leadership
By Ben Jealous TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist Thanks to the voters who elected President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, we now have a Department of Justice that actually cares about justice.
Rocky road to economic recovery – even worse for Blacks
By Julianne Malveaux TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist While the economy generated 916,000 jobs in March, it only generated 266,000 in April, essentially slowing the previous month’s momentum. Last month, the Biden team was crowing ...

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