The Rise of Hate Crimes on the Jewish Population: Nationally and New Orleans
January 1, 2019
A Jew and a Gentile write about prejudice and antisemitism in New Orleans and beyond.
Tag: racism
Study Finds Rampant Inequality in New Orleans Hotel Industry Wages
December 29, 2018
According to new figures released by The Data Center on Friday, people of color are disproportionately hired for positions that pay less than $15/hr.
Privilege and Patriotism: race relations in the military and toward military veterans
December 20, 2018
This is Tilman Hardy's perspective on race relations in the military and toward military veterans—here in New Orleans, and throughout America.
The Tribe of Donald Trump
November 29, 2018
The presidency of Donald Trump has stoked the flames of racism across the country. While we cannot blame President Trump for lighting the flames of social unrest and racial division, he has certainly used his bully pulpit to pour fuel on the flames.
Neaux Reel Idea: What Is BLACKkKLANSMAN?
August 14, 2018
Spike Lee’s latest film and condemnation, BlacKkKlansman, isn’t really a comedy. Sure, it's been marketed as one. Sure, its title brings to mind Dave Chappelle’s infamous/hilarious skit from over a decade ago. And sure, one of the best ways to take away the power of racists is to expose their silly and ignorant nature (which this film does in spades). No, it still isn’t really a comedy.
Louisiana wasn’t just built by immigrants and slaves; Louisiana was also rebuilt by immigrants
July 1, 2018
By Lamar White _____ Right now in the United States of America, the wealthiest and most powerful country on the planet, 2,047 children, including babies and small toddlers, are currently in the custody of the Department of Health and Human Services, after being forcibly separated from their parents by the federal government. Right now in […]
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