There’s a strange pattern in this city. Every time someone dares to speak up about the corruption, the crumbling infrastructure, or the displacement of longtime residents, there’s always a chorus waiting to shut it down: “If you don’t like it, leave.” But here’s the truth: Criticism isn’t hate. It’s care. And no, we’re not going […]
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 […]
Every time someone points at New Orleans and says, “See? Another murder. Another carjacking,” they ignore the reality: the conditions behind crime in cities like ours weren’t random—they were built, layer by layer, over decades. From government-backed redlining to the hollowing out of urban communities through white flight, and the devastating rise of mass incarceration, […]
Walk through any so-called “revitalized” neighborhood in America and you’ll notice a pattern: the paint is fresh, the coffee shops are overpriced, the sidewalks are suddenly pristine—and the longtime residents? Gone. In New Orleans, the story is no different. From Treme to Bywater to the River District, developers sweep in with glossy promises of progress: […]
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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