What Do Black Votes and
First-Class Mail Have in Common?
New Orleans is still a majority-Black city. And yet, every election cycle, we watch the same hustle: deals cut behind closed doors, endorsements handed out like party favors, and the promise that “the Black vote” is already wrapped up and ready to be delivered to whichever candidate struck the right bargain. So . . . what do black votes and first-class mail have in common? Apparently, they are both being delivered. That is, unless Black voters in New Orleans finally draw the line and say: We are not for delivery. We are not for sale. We are not bargaining chips.
Somebody Has to Say It
If We Don’t Unite, City Hall Will Shut Us Out!
As we head into this mayoral race, let’s be clear: the narrative that Black folks must “hold each other accountable” by attacking our own leadership is nothing but a political trick. It’s a strategy designed to divide us, weaken us, and leave us fighting one another while those who have historically conspired against our community slip by unchallenged. Supporting a Black agenda and standing with Black leadership is not about turning a blind eye—it’s about demanding accountability where it truly belongs: with the power brokers, developers, and political players who profit off our division. In this election, unity is not optional—it’s survival. And we will not apologize for standing together to protect our future.
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