This week, the U.S. Department of Justice quietly closed the book on one of Louisiana’s longest-standing school desegregation orders—first issued in 1966 to Plaquemines Parish, a place whose history of racial exclusion was once so notorious it had a name: Leander Perez. The DOJ framed the decision as “correcting a historical wrong.” But let’s call […]
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 […]
The U.S. Supreme Court is once again positioned to decide the future of Black political power in Louisiana. This time, the case—Louisiana v. Callais—centers on whether a congressional district map, drawn under court order to comply with the Voting Rights Act (VRA), should be struck down as unconstitutional. The U.S. Supreme Court is once […]
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 — especially Black-owned restaurants? In a city that is nearly […]
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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