NOPD use of facial recognition leads to zero arrests in nine months
By Michael Isaac Stein Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — Facial recognition technology that has been touted as an important tool to reduce violent crime in the city was used by the New Orleans ... CBC confronts ongoing assault on Black rights
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) firmly stated that Black Americans are being attacked in various ways nationwide, with Republicans leading these ... Judge denies injunction against Jeff Parish public housing closure plan
By Michelle Liu Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — A group of Marrero tenants seeking to block the closure of their public housing development saw a setback Thursday (July 27) after a judge denied ... Southern University gets share of $33M for USDA projects at 19 HBCUs
By Ariana Figueroa Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $33 million in funding on July 24 to 19 Historically Black Colleges and Universities designated as land-grant institutions to ... New Louisiana monument honors Black military service members
By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Louisiana has erected a new monument to Black military service members in the state’s Veterans Memorial Park adjacent to the State Capitol. New Orleans City Council grills city assessor on spiking property valuations
By Josie Abugov Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — Following a 23 percent spike in citywide property values in a recent property tax reassessment, the New Orleans City Council – along with a few ... Gov. Edwards stresses need to upgrade infrastructure with climate impact in mind to US Senate panel
By Jacob Fischler Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The changing climate is hurting infrastructure and the national economy, members of a U.S. Senate panel and experts said on Wednesday, July 26. Biden introduces new rule to strengthen mental health parity requirements and improve access to mental health care
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — To help ensure better mental health care access for millions of Americans, President Joe Biden has unveiled a new proposed rule to strengthen ... Renewed another year, Louisiana rural health disparities panel looks to turn study to action
By Claire Sullivan Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — A rural health disparities panel has had its life extended a year by the Louisiana Legislature, and now members are looking to take action to ... New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors
By Judith Graham Contributing Writer (kffhealthnews.org) — Corlee Morris has dieted throughout her adult life.
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