“We must reinvest those funds in our city’s non-carceral infrastructure, and allocate proper funding to support education, housing, and community wellness.” New Orleans, LA, August 10, 2020—On Monday, the Orleans […]
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Essential Workers Stand With Striking Baristas of Still Perkin’ Cafe!
August 7, 2020SHUT IT DOWN! At 10am on Friday, August 7th, essential workers are standing in solidarity with the Baristas of Still Perkin’ Cafe in their 10th week of being on strike. […]
Support is Pouring in from College and High School Democrats From Across the State For Lynda Woolard
August 4, 2020Lynda Woolard has worked collaboratively and provided leadership and training to College Democrats and High School Democrats throughout her organizing and campaign career. She has innovative ideas and strategic plans […]
Arts District New Orleans Introduces Month Long Event, “White Linen Light”
July 31, 2020ARTS DISTRICT NEW ORLEANS ANNOUNCES “WHITE LINEN LIGHT” White Linen Night has been reimagined for 2020 to be a month-long event encouraging art enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy art through […]
Local Musicians Release Video Urging Congress to Support the RESTART Act
July 31, 2020LOUISIANA MUSICIANS RELEASE VIDEO TESTIMONIAL URGING CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE RESTART ACT TO KEEP LIVE MUSIC ECOSYSTEM ALIVE Emergency Legislation Needed to Get Live Music Businesses Help to Bridge the […]
JAMNOLA™, New Orleans’ First Experiential Pop-up, Set to Open August 1st
July 20, 202020+ New Orleans artists craft a Crescent City-themed cultural experience in the Marigny that evokes joy through NOLA art & music NEW ORLEANS (July 15, 2020)—Blinged-out umbrellas, giant crawfish, feather […]
MAYOR CANTRELL ISSUES STATEMENT ON ‘RETURNING CITIZEN STIMULUS PROGRAM’ IN NEW ORLEANS
July 20, 2020NEW ORLEANS — Today, Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued the following statement on the launch of “Returning Citizen Stimulus Program,” a collaboration between the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) and its partners: […]
Virtual Town Hall on the Unemployment Crisis will be Held Wednesday, July 16
July 14, 2020Media Advisory: Town Hall on Unemployment Crisis, 7/16/2020 Louisianans Ask Congress to Address Ongoing Unemployment Crisis and Preserve Critical $600 Payments Louisiana — On July 16, 2020, unemployed workers from across Louisiana […]
New Orleans Hospitality Workers’ Alliance To Hold March on July 9th to Demand the Defunding of Police
July 8, 2020Currently, 63% of our city budget goes to cops, jails, and reactive measures. Only 3% goes to children and families, and 1% to job development. Hospitality workers bring in 9.1 […]
Village Keepers Rally to End Police Brutality in Jefferson Parish
July 8, 2020Marrero, LA, July 8, 2020 – The Village Keeper’s and residents and allies in Jefferson Parish will rally at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 to […]
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