InclusivCare has been helping underserved minority communities for 17 years. To celebrate Martin Luther King’s Day, they held a massive COVID vaccine drive. I spoke with CEO, Dr. Shondra Williams, and COO, Dr. Dwana Green about their organization, their accomplishments, and what those accomplishments mean as women of color. InclusivCare services the Marrero, Kenner, Avondale, […]
Tag: COVID-19
LA State Treasurer John Schroder Announces He Won’t Get COVID-19 Vaccine
March 10, 2021The COVID-19 vaccine is now on the fast track to be distributed to Louisiana citizens. However, not everyone will be rolling up their sleeves. On Tuesday afternoon, Louisiana State Treasurer John Schroder went on Talk Louisiana WRKF 89.3 with host Jim Engster, in Baton Rouge. Engster asked Schroder about his experience with Covid. Schroder battled […]
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 to instead get the previously released Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. The church’s statement explained that, under guidance from the Vatican, the United States Conference of […]
Ready to Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine? Here’s How to Get on New Orleans’ Waitlist
February 11, 2021The New Orleans Health Department announced the launch of a Citywide Vaccine Waitlist today to help eligible individuals connect with vaccination locations. This government-run sign-up method centralizes the vaccine appointment process, which previously involved residents directly reaching out to pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals to get on their waitlists for vaccination appointments. To get on the […]
Why We All Need to Be Paying Attention to Biden’s Policy Plans for the Disability Community
February 10, 2021The election of President Joe Biden was a relief to people of many marginalized groups, but perhaps most of all, to the disability community. It’s no secret that this huge segment of the U.S. population, approximately 26%, or 61 million people, have had it rough the past four years. The Trump administration made efforts to […]
Grading the Trumpian Coup: A COIN Analyst Reacts
January 26, 2021Author’s note: I don’t claim to be the world’s foremost expert on extra-legal campaigns to usurp power, but neither am I a completely unqualified bar stool-patriot here to mansplain tyranny. I am a retired 35-D. That would be an Army Intelligence officer, for those who are unfamiliar with the designator. That required many long days […]
Saints’ Offense Slowly Ascending to Match Defense
January 11, 2021Over the years, if the New Orleans Saints are brought up explosive offense orchestrated by a Hall-of-Fame quarterback comes to mind. However, this season the Saints are enjoying success by grinding out games behind a Super Bowl-caliber defense that the other side of the ball has to catch up to in these presumed twilight games […]
Louisiana Had Its Second-Highest Number of Reported COVID-19 Deaths Today
January 8, 2021Many of us have grown weary of the pandemic, have chosen to ignore it, to forgo fear of it in favor of a more laissez-faire attitude just to maintain our sanity. However, the pandemic is still here. And it’s growing worse. This was made all too apparent through data released by the Louisiana Department of […]
If You Are 70 and Older You Can Now Get the COVID-19 Vaccine in New Orleans
January 4, 2021Mayor Cantrell released a statement today that seniors in New Orleans who are at least 70 years old can now get the COVID-19 vaccine. To get the vaccine you must call ahead to an approved pharmacy that is carrying the vaccine. You can find the list of approved pharmacies here. Some New Orleans locations […]
Kermit Ruffins Speaks Out Against Police Harassment of Food Vendors on Claiborne Avenue
January 2, 2021(Updated with statement from NOPD) Claiborne Avenue is known for a variety of reasons. Besides its large homeless encampments, it is also a party spot, a place where people can do everything from listening to good music to getting their car washed. It’s also a place for good food. And Kermit Ruffins at Kermit’s Treme […]
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