Editor’s Note: Some readers have asked why we’re revisiting themes like displacement, gentrification, and housing justice. These are issues that began decades ago. We believe it’s precisely because this has been happening for so long that it demands continued attention. The erosion of New Orleans’ working-class neighborhoods isn’t just history. It’s an ongoing crisis that […]
To visitors, a second line in New Orleans might look like an impromptu brass band parade weaving through the streets — but it’s much more than a party. Second lines are acts of remembrance, resistance, and renewal. They’re a ritual in motion, born from a legacy of struggle and solidarity. At a time when cultural […]
Editor’s Note: Our first piece, Who Really Owns New Orleans Now, sparked a strong response — not just in readership, but in what readers asked for next: more depth, more evidence, and more answers. While that article was designed as a broad overview of a long-standing problem, it quickly became clear that a deeper investigation […]
It’s a talking point that pops up every time someone dares to criticize gentrification: “Isn’t this what you wanted? Integration? White people moving into Black neighborhoods? Sounds like desegregation to me.” It’s the kind of smug argument that tries to flip racial justice on its head — as if gentrification is just a liberal fever […]
New Orleans culture is labor. It’s been stitched, played, danced, and shouted into existence by generations of Black, Indigenous, and working-class communities. But today, that culture is being sold back to us—often by people who had no hand in creating it. Culture as Cash Crop Every year, millions visit New Orleans looking for “authenticity.” They […]
For decades, New Orleans East has been hailed as the city’s “next frontier.” Developers have pitched grand visions, and politicians have pledged revitalization. Yet, the reality for residents tells a different story: New Orleans East remains overlooked and underserved. Home to over 70,000 residents — more than neighborhoods like Mid-City, Bywater, and the Lower Garden […]
Because Even When You’re Struggling, You Deserve Good Vibes and a $5 Plate Reality check: being broke in New Orleans hits different. Rent’s rising, wages ain’t, but somehow this city still lets you live like a king on red beans and rice and lagniappe. Whether you’re down to your last $20 or finessing your way […]
In New Orleans, your ward isn’t just where you live—it’s part of who you are. Whether it’s repped in a second line chant, tattooed across your arm, or shouted out in a bounce track, the city’s 17 wards carry serious weight. Originally created as voting districts in the 1800s, the wards have evolved into markers […]
Real estate development in New Orleans is often framed as a sign of progress—new jobs, sleek apartments, revitalized neighborhoods. But dig a little deeper, and the shine fades fast. While developers rake in profits and politicians cut ribbons, many residents are left with higher rents, broken promises, and the slow erosion of their communities. The […]
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 […]
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