New Orleans workers are reviving a long-standing tradition of labor organizing. From coffee shop baristas to public sector workers and educators, unions are making a comeback in a region long shaped by economic inequality, racial injustice, and corporate control. This new wave of organizing isn’t just about wages. It’s about dignity, workplace democracy, and reclaiming […]
The French Quarter is the beating heart of New Orleans tourism. Millions of people wander its streets every year, drawn in by its jazz, food, cocktails, and culture. But look a little closer, and a glaring question starts to emerge: Where are the Black-owned businesses? In a city that is nearly 60% Black, the French […]
Louisiana is sabotaging its own future by refusing to pay teachers a living wage. We live in a state where politicians bend over backward to hand out tax breaks to corporations, yet plead poverty when it comes time to fund our public schools. Teachers are expected to be miracle workers—educating our children, managing overcrowded classrooms, […]
New Orleans is facing a housing crisis that’s displacing many of its lifelong residents. As rental prices soar, the fabric of neighborhoods is unraveling, leaving us to question: What is the true cost of this upheaval? The Data Behind the Crisis Recent statistics reveal a troubling trend. According to data from Zillow, the average rent […]
Gentrification has become one of the most hotly debated urban issues in America—but nowhere is the conversation more raw, more visible, or more urgent than in New Orleans. A city once known for its affordability, culture, and working-class spirit is now grappling with rising rents, displacement, and the deep tensions that come with change. So […]
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