Why Black women must work harder: Overcoming sexism and racism and still succeeding
By Rachel Noerdlinger Guest Columnist In a landscape dominated by the suits and ties of corporate giants, the road for Black women has long proven replete with challenges, with Black Women’s Equal ... Hazardous chemical found in water after Dow plant explosion
By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Water sampling after the recent explosion and fire at the Dow Chemical facility in Plaquemine found elevated levels of the hazardous compound ethylene oxide. But ... HBCUs revamping admissions policies amid Affirmative Action decision
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — In the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent decision to end affirmative action in college admissions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have ... Over 15,000 Louisianans to have student loans forgiven
By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — More than 15,000 Louisianians will have their student loan debt automatically discharged under the Biden administration’s changes to federal repayment plans. Report: Incarceration impacts every parish, but Black and poor neighborhoods are hardest-hit
By Bobbi-Jeanne Misick Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — Louisiana has the highest known incarceration rate in the world, with 1,094 people locked up for every 100,00 residents, including prisons, jails, juvenile facilities and ... A Cold Case Investigation: The Fatal Shooting of Milton X Scott, 50 years later: Scott’s family, FBI agents talk about the emotional toll
By Myracle Lewis, Amelia Gabor and Birdie O’Connell Contributing Writer Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series. (LSU Manship School News Service) — Beverly Shabazz did not have a job ... Southern lawmakers undermine ballot access for voters with disabilities
By Benjamin Barber Contributing Writer (Special from Facing South) — Turnout among voters with disabilities hit record highs in the 2020 presidential election. Approximately 62 percent of voters with a disability participated ... Racial disparities in Melanoma survival rates sound alarm for Black men
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) revealed that Black men face a significantly higher risk of ... Diversity, equity and inclusion backlash baffles S.U. president
By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Across the Southeast, state legislatures have passed bills to curb tenure and diversity, equity and inclusion, which has led to schools in those states having ... As employers expand artificial intelligence in hiring, few states have rules
By Madyson Fitzgerald Contributing Writer (Stateline via lailluminator.com) — As artificial intelligence finds its way into aspects of everyday life and becomes increasingly advanced, some state legislators feel a new urgency to ...
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