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We are killing elephants
By Dr. Andre M. Perry Contributing Columnist In his classic essay titled “Shooting an Elephant,” George Orwell writes of a colonial, sub-divisional police officer’s experience
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Second-generation freedom fighter visits Shreveport
By J. Kojo Livingston Contributing Writer The reception was more of that befitting a visiting prince than a scorned ex-felon. Ralph David Abernathy III, has
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By Dr. Andre M. Perry Contributing Columnist The Greater New Orleans Community Data Center just released the report, “Building an Inclusive High-Skilled Workforce for New Orleans’ Next Economy.” Its findings reflect national ... We all take our chances
By Fr. Jerome LeDoux Contributing Columnist Even the unhealthiest food is the preeminent apologist for itself and the greatest seducer to most human beings. It is, therefore, no wonder that most people ... Help all make a safe/happy passage
By Fr. Jerome LeDoux Contributing Columnist “Safe trip!” “Have a safe trip!” “Blessings on your journey!” “My prayers go with you!” “May God be your copilot!” “Go with God!” “Come home safely!” ... The Hard Truth: They’ll never finish paying reparations
By Min. J. Kojo Livingston Contributing Columnist I was watching a video on Blacks in Kung Fu when it really hit me. Martial Arts master Ron Van Clief was talking about his experiences ... We are governed by our culture
By Fr. Jerome LeDoux Contributing Columnist Dutifully recording in oil everything they themselves have experienced in their own birth, upbringing, culture, environment and circumstances of life, practically all artists, including the great ... Roemer goes independent
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer In a speech on Wednesday to 4,300 online activists, former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer formally dropped his bid for the Republican nomination for President. Most voters ... The Hard Truth-Black history: Stolen stories
By Min. J. Kojo Livingston Contributing Columnist C’mon, you know the rule: It ain’t true until de white man says it. Even if you’ve heard it a thousand times from a Black source; ... Celebrate yourself
By Edmund W. Lewis Editor, The Louisiana Weekly Part II in the series There’s been a great deal of conversation in the community in recent years about the power relationship between Blacks and ...
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