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The war on truth, part 1: Erasure by design — 300 Years of Native exclusion in Louisiana’s classrooms
From the early 1700s to now, education has never been neutral for Native people. It has been a weapon, a battleground, and — in recent years — a site of reclamation
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8mEviction forum spotlights local, statewide tenant gripes and initiatives
The New Orleans Renters’ Rights Assembly hosted a national housing lawyer, investigative journalist and musician tenant to chat about the state of evictions in New Orleans and Louisiana.
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3mB-Sharp Music Club championed Black artistry, culture in N.O.
Founded in 1917, the club met monthly to study music and encouraged Black musicians to pursue artistic excellence.
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8mNew Orleans City Council votes unanimously to increase property taxes
The New Orleans City Council on Thursday (Nov. 5) voted unanimously to pass a partial millage roll forward — which will result in higher property taxes for city residents — after hearing a mix of criticism and support from residents in attendance. Joe Giarrusso, the city’s chief administrative officer, said the higher millage rates would […]
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15mNew Orleans parents say they’re anxious about school closures, want more communication from leaders
A recent report found that most New Orleans schools don’t have enough students, which could trigger more closures.
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11m'Army of lawyers.' Legal challenges likely in MS Senate race
Senate candidates monitor vote count as possible litigation could put state's courts in uncharted territory