Terrytown Lawyer Pokes Fun at Murder of Baton Rouge Icon
July 20, 2019
One Terrytown lawyer saw fit to use Ms. Sadie's murder as a joke following the announcement of her death.
Category: Criminal Justice
African American Museum Founder Sadie Roberts-Joseph Found Dead in Car Trunk
July 15, 2019
On Friday afternoon, the body of Sadie Roberts-Joseph was found in the 2300 block of N. 20th Street in Baton Rouge. Roberts-Joseph was known throughout the community as a civil rights activist and the founder of the Odell S. Williams Now and Then African American Museum. “Ms. Sadie was a tireless advocate of peace in […]
City curfew marginalizes kids it pretends to ‘protect’
June 22, 2019
As a city, we should be empowering and inspiring our kids, not criminalizing them.
Improving Our Justice System Through Discussion
June 21, 2019
The City of Yes wants to hear from you. From all of you. Earlier this week Mayor LaToya Cantrell posted an invitation to a community discussion on the New Orleans justice system on her Facebook page: “As part of The Sanford “Sandy” Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council’s strategic planning process, we’re seeking input from the […]
Modern American Slavery: Trump Style
June 16, 2019
Would you rather pay someone $11 an hour or $3-$4 an hour, or better yet, nearly nothing at all?
The Vera Report on Ending Money Injustice in New Orleans
June 15, 2019
In court, you are innocent until proven guilty. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean no jail time.
Asylum Seekers Housed at Louisiana Private Prison Named in Abuse Scandal
June 12, 2019
The expansion of immigrant detention to the WINN facility could allow ICE to hold more than 7,000 immigrants at a time in Louisiana - only Texas has more.
Neaux Reel Idea: When They See Us: Part 1 Review
June 7, 2019
When They See Us tells the tale of the Central Park Five, young boys of color who were coerced into confessing to raping a blonde white woman in late 80s NYC.
The Truth About Juvenile Crime in New Orleans
June 4, 2019
This week, New Orleans implemented a strict curfew and a host of other interventions intended to address a "spike" in juvenile crime.
40 Days in Orleans Parish Prison
June 1, 2019
A true account of life in Orleans Parish Prison before Hurricane Katrina - names have been changed for privacy purposes.
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