We are pleased to learn that the FBI has made some progress in identifying the individuals behind a string of bomb threats targeting HBCUs across the country. With three separate incidents in less than 30 days, we questioned whether the authorities were taking this seriously enough. But we aren't ready to...
City Activates Freeze Plan
Officials Offers Cold Weather Preparation Tips, Services for Homeless In anticipation of cold weather, the City of New Orleans today (Friday, Feb. 4) announced it will activate the Citywide Freeze Plan overnight tonight, Saturday night and Monday night to provide shelter to unhoused residents. The National Weather Service is forecasting a cold spell across...
President Biden Confirms he Will Select a Black Woman for the U.S. Supreme Court
At the White House before Breyer spoke, the President said, “I have made no decision except one. The person I will nominate will be a person of extraordinary qualifications, character, experience and integrity and that person will be the first Black woman ever nominated to the United States Supreme Court....
Property Owners Get a Couple of Additional Weeks to Pay Tax Bills
The City of New Orleans earlier this week announced the extension of 2022 property tax payments to March 15. Taxpayers can view their 2022 tax bills and make payments online beginning Feb. 8. Residents waiting to receive their bills by mail should expect to see invoices delivered after Feb. 8. Homeowners...
City of New Orleans to Host Series of Business Information Sessions
Seminars designed to connect local businesses to non-profits that offer help The City of New Orleans earlier this week announced the Office of Economic Development will host a series of virtual business information sessions to help connect local entrepreneurs and business owners to nonprofit that offers free or low-cost business...
Black Chamber Welcomes New Director, Board Members
The organization is committed to increasing membership, establishing partnerships that raise brand awareness and initiatives that stimulate and maintain economic development in the Black community. Jeffrey Hunt, new executive director of NORBCC. The New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce (NORBCC) welcomes Jeffrey Hunt as its new executive director. He...
Four Nominees to Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board Advance
15 unsolved murders of Black Louisianans linked to Civil Rights-era hate crimes Movement are included in these records, says FBI Featured image: Cases like the disappearance/murder of Joseph Edwards of Ferriday, LA, are ones that the Civil Rights Cold Case Review Board will examine. Edwards, missing since 1964, is believed...
Judge Bartholomew-Woods Steps Down to Take Job with Entergy
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Regina Bartholomew-Woods is retiring from the Court effective today (Friday, Feb.4). Woods will be moving to the private sector as assistant general counsel for Entergy Corporation in New Orleans.She submitted a letter of retirement to Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin that read: “After much...
Black America Deserves its Share of the American Dream
Affordable rentals shrinking, growing mortgage denials block homeownership By Charlene Crowell Regardless of locale, profession, or income, every family needs and deserves a home. But for many – especially Black Americans and other people of color -- finding and maintaining affordable housing is increasingly difficult. New research documents not only...
Students Athletes at MLK High School Recognized for Their Success, Sign Letters of Intent
Three student athletes at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. High School were recognized on Feb. 2--National Signing Day. Leroy Paige, Justin Doyle, and Kendall Santee signed acceptance letters and committed to playing college football for the 2022-2023 school year. “When I started this team two years ago, I had no...
