Over the past month, the U.S. Supreme Court has handed down a raft of decisions that overturn decades of precedence and Constitutional doctrine. Many expect that there is more coming, particularly with the expected overturn of Roe v Wade coming later this summer. Here’s a rundown of some recent decisions handed down by the Court.
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Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp Begins; Fundraiser Set for July 6
June 22, 2022The 27th annual Louisiana “Satchmo” Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp for aspiring musicians began this week, according to Jackie Harris, executive director of the Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Educational Foundation. A fundraising […]
New Orleans City Council to Pay Tribute to Up Stairs Lounge Victims
June 20, 2022Prior to the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando in 2016, the Up Stairs Lounge arson had been the deadliest attack on a gay club in U.S. history. At the time, local media outlets and editorials minimized the impact of the fire on the local LGBT community and even took the opportunity to disparage the victims.
Gulf Coast Gathering Brings Together Advocates, Fights “False Climate Promises”
June 19, 2022Over a thousand people joined together from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Puerto Rico on Saturday, June 4 for the Gulf Gathering for Climate Justice and Joy in Baton […]
Louisiana Lawmakers Push for More Time on Redistricting
June 16, 2022Although a six-day special redistricting session started Wednesday, legislatures are hoping to delay the process, waiting on an appeal filed by Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin. That hearing is set for July 8. In the meantime, Senate President Page Cortez and House Speaker Clay Schexnayder filed a motion on Monday asking for at least 10 more days to comply with the redistricting order mandating that new maps be submitted by June 20.
Operation Restoration Offers a Community of Support and Resources for Women Impacted by Incarceration
June 15, 2022Operation Restoration is an organization that was founded in 2016 by Syrita Steib with the goal to build a community and support system for women impacted by incarceration through education. […]
War on Menthol – An Op-Ed by Kim Ford
June 13, 2022As America continues to be the number one country in the world for new incarcerations, we can no longer continue to sit silently in the wake of yet another oppressive and biased War on Drugs.
Duplessis Pledges To Create a Safer, Healthier and More Prosperous Community
June 10, 2022State Representative Royce Duplessis, who threw his hat in the ring this week for the open State Senate District 5 seat that was vacated recently by Karen Carter Peterson, will […]
FDA’s Proposed Menthol Cigarette Ban Could Be Disastrous to Black Communities
June 10, 2022Many organizations focused on racial justice and systemic racism in policing are concerned that a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes could have significant impacts on racial policing practices and disparities in the criminal justice system.
Judge Upholds City Council Subpoena of ‘Smart City’ Records from Cantrell Aide
June 8, 2022On Wednesday, a New Orleans judge upheld the City Council’s right to subpoena documents and records regarding the “smart cities” broadband project from Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s Chief of Staff Clifton Davis.
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