The City of Yes wants to hear from you. From all of you. Earlier this week Mayor LaToya Cantrell posted an invitation to a community discussion on the New Orleans justice system on her Facebook page: “As part of The Sanford “Sandy” Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council’s strategic planning process, we’re seeking input from the […]
Category: Social Issues
My Nola Life-What I know and may not know about Juneteenth
June 21, 2019Juneteenth is celebrated to honor the day African American slaves in Texas found out they were free two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Modern American Slavery: Trump Style
June 16, 2019Would you rather pay someone $11 an hour or $3-$4 an hour, or better yet, nearly nothing at all?
The Vera Report on Ending Money Injustice in New Orleans
June 15, 2019In court, you are innocent until proven guilty. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean no jail time.
Taking Back Pride: New Orleans Reflections for Pride Month
June 13, 2019The ‘Take Back Pride’ march, was aimed at reclaiming the radical spirit of the first pride, the New York City Stonewall riot in 1969.
Asylum Seekers Housed at Louisiana Private Prison Named in Abuse Scandal
June 12, 2019The expansion of immigrant detention to the WINN facility could allow ICE to hold more than 7,000 immigrants at a time in Louisiana – only Texas has more.
Louisiana College Professor Quits After School Covers Up Dean’s Misogynist Rant
June 11, 2019A professor at Louisiana College quit after the school attempted to cover up a misogynistic sermon delivered by the Dean of the School of Human Behavior.
Neaux Reel Idea: When They See Us: Part 1 Review
June 7, 2019When They See Us tells the tale of the Central Park Five, young boys of color who were coerced into confessing to raping a blonde white woman in late 80s NYC.
Alabama Mayor Apologizes for Suggesting Murder of Homosexuals
June 6, 2019Carbon Hill Mayor Mark Chambers has been forced to apologize for encouraging the murder of homosexuals, among others.
Planned Parenthood Declares “A State of Emergency for Women’s Health in America”
June 4, 2019In response to the restrictive abortion bans being passed across the country, Planned Parenthood sent out a report declaring a Nationwide Public Health Crisis.
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