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NLRB rule puts Black-owned franchises at risk
The road to hell is truly paved with good intentions. A Nations Labor Relations Board rule which would classify large corporate franchisors as “co-owners” (with
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NOLA-PS gearing up to open doors at Leah Chase School
By Minh Ha Contributing Writer (Vertienews.org) — Less than two months after the Orleans Parish School Board voted to create the Leah Chase School –
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By Josie Abugov Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — City and federal officials, local artists and economic development leaders gathered on Wednesday (April 17) for a ribbon cutting to commemorate a new event space ... The ‘Drop’ reopens in New Orleans, ushering in a second era of Black cultural renaissance
By Shawniece Mitchell Contributing Writer From Ray Charles to Lil’ Richard to Ike and Tina Turner, the “Drop” as it was affectionately called in New Orleans, was a space where both the ... New ‘Big Green Easy’ Masterplan seeks to address racial and funding inequities in City’s Park system
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer New Orleans is blessed with a multitude of green spaces; parks which seem to cover so many parts of the city so often sit neglected. Partly, this ... When in doubt, go to the Gospel Tent it’s real
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer It’s very unusual for gospel music to play a leading role at major music festivals. Occasionally, a special gospel artist might appear – as did Mahalia Jackson, ... SCOTUS eases path for discrimination claims in job transfers
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a female police sergeant from St. Louis, making it easier for workers to pursue ... ‘Our vision for the city’: Organizer, historian discusses Black labor history and tourism
By Josie Abugov Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — Before Hurricane Katrina, Willie Woods worked in banquet catering at the Fairmont Hotel (now the Roosevelt), a rare business in the city where hospitality workers ... NOCC students unveil design for former Six Flags
By Makenna Mincey Contributing Writer High school students across New Orleans came together this year to do something big for their city: design an ideal recreation and entertainment venue. 23 states ask EPA to halt civil rights rules regulating pollution
By Mario Alejandro Ariza Contributing Writer (Special from Floodlight via lailluminator) — Echoing arguments similar to those used by the conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court striking down affirmative action, Republican ...
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