You’re likely to find something you didn’t order on your receipt at Juan’s Flying Burrito, but if you’re not a bigot it’s unlikely you’ll be unhappy about it. The popular New Orleans restaurant, famous for its decadent nachos and unbelievable burritos, decided to make a statement at the bottom of its checks, adding the message […]
Recently released data from the Louisiana Department of Health showed that 9.86% of COVID-19 vaccines have gone to Louisiana’s African-American residents even though they make up 33% of the state’s population. While this data may paint a stark picture, the reality is there are many factors that have contributed to this statistic past the vaccine […]
The racist regime has fallen and now it’s time to move the moral arc of the universe toward justice. This brings me to the curious case of the St. Martin Parish School Board that made a conscious decision to send home educators for wearing a shirt that said, “Chucks and Pearls.” The desperate attempts to […]
On Martin Luther King Day, the American Psychiatric Association released a statement that apologized to people of color for the role they played in supporting structural racism in psychiatry. They labeled the apology as “an important step in addressing racism in psychiatry.” The statement explained that. “The APA Board of Trustees (BOT) apologizes to its […]
Nate Parker returns to directing with this suspenseful film about one of the most polarizing topics in the contemporary United States, the extrajudicial killing of black people by law enforcement. The film takes the viewer on an emotional journey but fails to deliver a cathartic release that would have made it a monumental work of […]
The NAACP – New Orleans Branch condemns Donald Rouse Sr., co-owner of Rouses Supermarket and other Rouses Executives for their support and/or participation in the “Stop the Steal” and the Inspired Attempted Insurrection, Coup and Siege on the United States Capitol organized and encouraged by President Donald J. Trump that was held in Washington, D.C. […]
Racism and white supremacy are often presented as masculine expressions. The public face of the ideology in most recent times is the Proud Boys. In the past, it was the Klansman. These presentations often erase the complicity of white women in maintaining the system of white supremacy. However, the rise of the “Karens” has reminded […]
New York, January 12, 2021 … Following the seditious riot at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Americans are highly concerned about violent extremism, according to a survey taken after the events released today by ADL (Anti-Defamation League) that evaluated perceptions of the threats facing the country. “Most Americans now see the direct connection between the dangerous rhetoric from President […]
It’s been a rough few days for grocery store owners in New Orleans. Whether it is fair to free enterprise or not, many consumers shop, not only with their wallets, but with their consciences, as well. In these situations, politics of many stripes plays a role. “Would you shop somewhere you are not welcome? […]
On January 6, 2021, White Privilege became White Desperation. It became evident that white extremists don’t lose well at all. The United States, and the World, watched in complete horror as Donald Trump fanned the flames of insurrection and encouraged violence against the legislative branch of government. Trump’s actions have stained the legacy of democracy, […]
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