In a heartfelt show of solidarity, 24 restaurants, coffee shops, and dessert establishments across the Greater New Orleans area are joining forces for Bite Back for Palestine Week, an eight-day campaign aimed at raising awareness and funds for children impacted by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Organized by Palestinian Youth Movement New Orleans (PYM […]
In a pivotal moment of justice long delayed, former priest Lawrence Hecker, 93, pleaded guilty to all charges against him as his trial was set to begin. Hecker faced charges of aggravated rape, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated crime against nature, and theft for the 1975 assault of a teenage boy in a church—a crime that remained […]
A coalition of pro-Palestine advocates, led by New Orleans Stop Helping Israel’s Ports (NOSHIP), will hold a press conference outside Municipal Court at noon on Thursday, November 21. The event marks one year of NOSHIP’s campaign to pressure the Port of New Orleans to sever its ties with Israel and halt the transfer of weapons […]
Toups Family Meal (TFM), the nonprofit founded by Chef Isaac and Amanda Toups, is set to host its first annual Thanksgiving Meal Box Drive on Saturday, November 23. The initiative will provide 1,500 New Orleanians with free grocery meal boxes to ensure no one goes hungry this Thanksgiving. The event, taking place from 3 p.m. […]
Six activists are set to appear in New Orleans Municipal Court on Tuesday, November 19, and Thursday, November 21, facing charges stemming from their involvement in a peaceful pro-Palestine encampment at Tulane University last May. The encampment, initiated by students from Tulane and Loyola universities, aimed to pressure the schools to disclose and divest any […]
A jury has found Jermaine Brisco guilty of Second Degree Murder, First Degree Feticide, and Attempted Obstruction of Justice in the 2016 killing of 22-year-old Raven Veal and her unborn child. The Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office announced the verdict on November 12, 2024, marking the end of a long, challenging journey for Veal’s family […]
A new report by Eye on Surveillance (EOS NOLA), in collaboration with the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana (ACLU-LA) and the New Orleans Office of the Independent Police Monitor (OIPM), reveals significant shortcomings in how the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) classifies complaints related to domestic incident investigations. The report highlights that from 2016 […]
In a recent rally, Donald Trump took his so-called commitment to “protecting” women to a chilling extreme. Speaking in Wisconsin, he declared he would protect women “whether the women like it or not” if he wins a second term. His words, far from reassuring, offer a stark glimpse into his mindset. This mindset views women […]
As the 2024 presidential election looms, the stakes could not be higher for the future of American democracy. While political polarization has long been a hallmark of modern U.S. elections, what is on the line in 2024 is far more than a simple contest between conservative and liberal ideologies. This election can radically reshape the […]
New Orleans is home to a vibrant community of women-owned businesses and feminist initiatives that contribute to the city’s unique cultural fabric. From bookstores and community spaces to restaurants and bars, these establishments are trailblazing progressive change while fostering women’s empowerment. Women-Owned Bookstores and Literary Spaces: Blue Cypress Books: Nestled on Oak Street, Blue Cypress […]
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