The placement of a South African flag frequently associated with white supremacy at a destroyed monument uplifting the Confederacy carries obvious connotations, says Anti-Defamation League South Regional Director Aaron Ahlquist.
Category: Social Issues
New Orleans Archdiocese Discourages Catholics From Getting the “Morally Compromised” J&J Vaccine
March 1, 2021The Archdiocese of New Orleans recently released a statement labeling the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine “morally compromised.” They discouraged Catholics from getting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, advising them […]
2 Ideas To Keep Your Virtual Wedding Special
March 1, 2021Virtual weddings allow you to celebrate with loved ones even while social distancing. Check out these ideas to keep your virtual wedding special for everyone.
Apartheid Flag Placed at Destroyed Confederate Monument
March 1, 2021Hurricane Laura may have destroyed the South’s Defenders monument in front of the Lake Charles courthouse, but the spirit of racism behind it remains.
Desi Vega’s Incident Continues a Pattern of Racist Culture at Some New Orleans Restaurants
March 1, 2021On the evening of February 26th, James Washington and his wife Yasmin Racquel settled into Desi Vega’s Seafood and Prime Steaks, in Metairie, for a date night. After what Washington […]
Louisiana’s HBCUs Have a Lasting Impact
February 27, 2021Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) exist across the United States but are particularly concentrated in the South. Prior to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Black Americans relied on […]
Senator Karen Carter Peterson Introduces Bill to End Private Prisons in Louisiana
February 26, 2021Louisiana State Sen. Karen Carter Peterson introduced a bill that, if passed, would end private prison use in Louisiana.
Former SNAP Leader’s Collaboration With Archbishop Incites Panic for Sexual Abuse Victims
February 25, 2021In June 2020, Kevin Bourgeois was shown on the cover of Sports Illustrated holding a sign that said, “Aymond must go!” The sign referenced New Orleans Archbishop Aymond, whom Bourgeois […]
Study Finds Lack of Diversity in Pre-COVID Vaccine Trials
February 25, 2021A recent study of nearly 10 years’ worth of vaccine clinical trial data found that older adults and minority groups were underrepresented as trial participants.
Former SNAP Leader Believes Archdiocese Truly Cares About Victims
February 22, 2021New Orleans Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond recently announced that he was committing to restructuring how the Archdiocese of New Orleans handles sexual assault claims. One of his first moves was […]
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