Judge orders Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation to Syria or Algeria

A fire-ravaged Central City school is now a symbol of revitalization

Building honored city's first Black woman to serve as a principal in New Orleans' public school system.

A shrinking strip of New Orleans marsh helps protect 1.5 million people. Louisiana wants to save it

The New Orleans Land Bridge could disappear in 50 years, making the metro area more vulnerable to storm surge

Settlement agreements between charter school network and employees reveal allegations of retaliation, discrimination and sexual misconduct

Collegiate Academies, one of the largest charter school networks in New Orleans, has spent more than $300K settling employee complaints in recent years.

Myrtle Rosabella Banks helped shape education for Black New Orleans

As the first Black woman to lead a public school in New Orleans, Myrtle Rosabella Banks made history. She also recorded it, examining private educational opportunities for Black students in her master’s thesis, “The Education of the Negro in New Orleans.”  “Her research on the private colored schools leaves us with a fascinating glimpse into […]

Whitney Plantation to capture the spirit of Juneteenth at 4th annual festival

The Whitney Plantation’s 4th annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival is Saturday (June 13). It’s a free event with the feel of a community festival, according to Whitney Plantation executive director Dr. Ashley Rogers.