Somebody Has to Say It
They Keep Attacking Black Leadership . . . We Will Keep Defending It
Whenever qualified, viable Black candidates offer themselves for public service, we, here at The Tribune, are predisposed to believing in and supporting them. We support and defend Black leadership because we are keenly aware of the historical and systemic efforts to castigate Black leadership and marginalize political power in our community. It’s a practice that dates to Reconstruction, when violence and intimidation were used against Black elected officials and the Black electorate to undermine Black political activity. Today, instead of the KKK and poll taxes, the weapons are targeted disinformation campaigns, negative media portrayals, and personal attacks magnified by social media, which operates with little regard for ethics and veracity.
Somebody Has to Say It
The Mayor’s Race is Not and Should Not be a Coronation
While declaring a frontrunner in the race for Mayor makes for easy, attention grabbing headlines, it can also breed complacency, a sense of futility and acquiescence among the electorate. Perhaps that is mainstream media’s goal.
As the 2025 New Orleans mayoral race approaches, the city finds itself at a critical juncture. Yet, even before the official campaign season has begun—qualifying for candidates does not open until July—mainstream media outlets have already started to shape the narrative. In particular, there is a persistent refrain that Helena Moreno is the “frontrunner,” a label that, while perhaps convenient for headlines, carries significant risks for the democratic process and the civic health of New Orleans.
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