Blackout 2025: 15,723 attempts to erase Black progress uncovered
(Black Press USA) — A coordinated, nationwide campaign is underway to erase, distort, and suppress...
Trump called Digital Equity Act ‘racist.’
Now Internet money for rural Americans is gone By Sarah TribbleContributing Writer (KFFhealthnews.org) — Megan...
20October 2025
MacKenzie Scott deepens her commitment to HBCUs
By Lauren BurkeContributing Writer (Black Press USA) — In the world of major philanthropy, where...
Smitty’s Supply sues companies that made and maintained tanks that exploded
By Wesley MullerContributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Smitty’s Supply Inc. has filed a lawsuit against two...
New Orleans lights bridge in honor of citywide celebration of Diwali
By David T. BakerAssociate Editor New Orleans can now count a new fall bridge lighting as...
Late-Night Tacos and Fried Chicken in NOLA Openings This Month
A Cajun spot opens in Bywater, Latin drag and mezcal come to Mid City, and...
13October 2025
Leah Chase School principal resigns
By Marta Jewson and Katy ReckdahlThe Lens The principal for Leah Chase School has resigned...
Affordable housing report card gives NOLa failing grade
By Fritz EskerContributing Writer HousingNOLA recently gave New Orleans a failing grade on its final...
Full 5th Circuit to hear case on La. law requiring Ten Commandments in classroom
By Greg LaRoseContributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The entire U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeal will...
This little-known appeal could force your insurer to pay for lifesaving care
By Duaa EldeibProPublica When a health insurance company refuses to pay for treatment, most people...
Drone maker to hire 500+ for new Acadiana manufacturing site
By Elise PlunkContributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — An American-based company will build its first industrial drone...
HBCUs face new wave of bomb threats
By Stacy M. BrownContributing Writer (Black Press USA) — Another wave of bomb threats has...
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