City officials meet with Decatur Street business owners again after some file a lawsuit against the Sewerage & Water Board

The Unbroken Line: The forgotten multiracial army that helped win American independence 

With a remarkably diverse military force, Spanish Louisiana Governor Bernardo de Gálvez expelled Britain from West Florida demonstrating how multicultural cooperation helped shape the outcome of the American Revolution. 

In 1864, N.O. celebrated the emancipation with a Freedom Jubilee

New Orleans' Freedom Jubilees, emancipation celebrations, took place during the summer of 1864

Q&A: Kirk McDonald, CEO of Essence’s parent company, talks future of Essence Festival in New Orleans

This year is the festival’s final contracted year. Essence's parent company says it wants to continue partnering with New Orleans to strengthen the community.

Environmental groups worry proposed rule before state utility regulators could chill debate on fossil fuels, data centers

A new proposed rule would require groups that intervene in state utility dockets to disclose all funding sources that originate outside of Louisiana. The rule appears to address a recent narrative in conservative circles that so-called “green dark money” is driving opposition to data centers and carbon capture projects.

Black political power will be a central topic at Essence Fest panels

The Global Black Economic Forum is leading programming about the future of democracy at 2026 Essence Festival.