University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) has moved to terminate its second instructor within a week for use of racist slurs. On a social media account, assistant nursing professor, Mary Holmes, wrote “Thank God for our President. He takes no salary for his loyal commitment. Not like the monkey before...
Judge Leblanc’s Resignation Still Leaves Racial Bias on the Bench, in the System
Judge Jessie Leblanc of 23rd Judicial District, who was caught sending racist texts to ex-lover and former Assumption Parish Chief Deputy Bruce Prejean, resigned on Feb. 27. Now, at least 600 of her cases are under review, according to 23rd Judicial District Attorney Ricky Babin. After apologizing for her use...
Promising Signs of Resurgence in New Orleans East
by Yasmin GaraadThe New Orleans Tribune Optimus Entertainment, a multimillion-dollar entertainment complex, opened in New Orleans East in early February. The indoor amusement center, located in a newly renovated outlet near New Orleans East Hospital and East New Orleans Regional Library, includes a 12-seat, 12-D interactive theater, virtual reality gaming,...
Junebug Productions Announces Fellowship for Five Local Artists
Junebug Productions, a 40-year-old local and national leader in performing arts, has announced the establishment of the John O’Neal Cultural Arts Fellowship. Through contributions from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Andrew Mellon Foundation, five local artists – whose work is entrenched in the community – will be awarded...