By Robert StewartContributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — Kermit Ruffins trumpeted the Star-Spangled Banner on stage at a grassy field at the edge of the Tremé. A throng of people, many dressed in ... State prepares to continue SNAP benefits with $150M in state funding
By Julie O’DonoghueContributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Louisiana political leaders are preparing to use around $150 million monthly in state funding to help continue food assistance benefits while the federal government shutdown ...
By Ayiana LoveContributing Writer Residents in the Lower Ninth Ward and Holy Cross neighborhoods of New Orleans continue to protest a plan by Sunrise Foods International to repurpose the Alabo Street ... A new Black migration rises under Trump’s America
By Stacy M. BrownContributing Writer (Black Press USA) — As the Trump administration renews its assault on social safety nets – from mental health care to housing and education – young ...
By Robert StewartContributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — When the Louisiana state appeals court overturned Keith Ezidore’s murder conviction in July, the family and lawyers of the 73-year-old man knew there were still ... More than 90% of Blacks people polled say Medicaid is crucial
By Elisa BrownContributing Writer (News From The States) — At least 90 percent of Black people surveyed for a new poll said Medicaid is important to them or their families, and ... After billions in failed big bets, funders and schools are turning to this small education nonprofit
By Tamara StrausContributing Writer (The Chronicle of Philanthropy) — Education is the civil rights issue of our time. That’s what Leslie Cornfeld decided after a decade advising New York City Mayor ... Canadian company plans to build rare earth metals refinery in Louisiana
By Wesley MullerContributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Canadian mining company plans to build a facility in Calcasieu Parish to refine rare earth metals used in a variety of motors and electronics in ... D’Angelo’s death highlights disparities in pancreatic cancer among Black men
By Jennifer PorterWordInBlack A trailblazer of neo-soul music and a bona fide sex symbol, D’Angelo was adored as much for his looks — his rippled physique was on display in the ... Louisiana lawmakers move to change election dates ahead of Supreme Court redistricting ruling
By Greg LaRoseContributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Louisiana lawmakers convened on Thursday (Oct. 23) at the State Capitol for a special session to adjust the state’s 2026 election calendar. Republicans want to ...
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