By C.C. Campbell-Rock Contributing Writer Natural hair and hair discrimination was a significant focus of this year’s Essence Festival of Culture, including the hosting of a three-day celebration of the CROWN Act ... Study investigates the everyday wear and tear of racism on Black couples
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — A new study has revealed growing evidence that everyday experiences of discrimination in general, and racial discrimination in particular, are associated with ... Overdraft fees strip $15B from bank customers
By Charlene Crowell Contributing Writer Runaway prices for food, fuel and housing make most consumers anxious about whether they will have enough money for a given month. Even after adjusting spending to ... River Parish rejects solar farm ban, clearing way for possible future development
By Joshua Rosenberg The Lens The St. James Parish Council rejected a proposed solar farm moratorium Wednesday evening, clearing the way for potential future construction in the parish where a developer has ... Criminalizing The Vote: Election officials risk criminal charges under 31 new GOP-imposed penalties
By Kira Lerner Contributing Writer Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part series (lailluminator.com) — Since the 2020 election, Iowa has enacted one new felony and two new misdemeanor offenses targeting ...
By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer Was John “Johnny” Wright the greatest pitcher that New Orleans ever produced? As the pitching ace for one of the greatest baseball dynasties of all time, Wright is ... It’s time for Louisiana to show its support for refugees
There has never been a more urgent time for Americans to show our support for refugees. In the last year, Americans across the country have welcomed people seeking safety. They ... His name is George Floyd
By Ben Jealous TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer just over two years ago. His killing sparked a movement to end unjustified police killings and racist law ... Trains point to Gulf-Metro future
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Columnist Seventeen years since Hurricane Katrina put an end to Mobile-to-New Orleans train service, and decades after rail travel ended between the Crescent City and Baton Rouge, monies ... The Choice
By Dr. E. Faye Williams TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist ““If there is no struggle there is no progress. …Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out ...
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