‘They’re building a chemical factory on my ancestors’ graves’

‘They’re building a chemical factory on my ancestors’ graves’

By Sunita Sohrabji Contributing Writer (Ethnic Media Services) — St. James Parish, Louisiana is one...

Few of Entergy’s $1.9 billion in grid-hardening projects include underground power lines

By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Entergy Louisiana’s plan to upgrade its power transmission...

New legislation would expand access to disaster relief, provide help with titles for large number of Black landowners

By Lizzie Presser ProPublica Federal lawmakers introduced a legislative package on Tuesday (April 23) that...

Dillard University lights Avenue of the Oaks in honor of Rosa Freeman Keller

By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer On the night of April 23, Dillard University held The...

New book recalls civil rights history of New Orleans sports leagues

By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer The glaring spotlight of truth is that the New Orleans...

Environmental Justice Issue Heats Up In Louisiana, Sparking Yet Another Battle Against Fossil Fuels

By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) – The recent growth in natural gas usage has generally...

Parkview Tavern Is Staying Put — For Now

Parkview Tavern. | William A. Morgan/Shutterstock Plus, a Metairie favorite for Mexican opens downtown, smash...

Where to Eat Near the New Orleans Fair Grounds

Pagoda Cafe. | Josh Brasted/Eater NOLA Hit these spots before or after Jazz Fest to...

NLRB rule puts Black-owned franchises at risk

The road to hell is truly paved with good intentions.   A Nations Labor Relations Board...

NOLA-PS gearing up to open doors at Leah Chase School

By Minh Ha Contributing Writer (Vertienews.org) — Less than two months after the Orleans Parish...

City leaders celebrate new marketplace under Claiborne Expressway

By Josie Abugov Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — City and federal officials, local artists and economic...

The ‘Drop’ reopens in New Orleans, ushering in a second era of Black cultural renaissance

By Shawniece Mitchell Contributing Writer From Ray Charles to Lil’ Richard to Ike and Tina...

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