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Dozens of parish leaders, volunteers have left Landry-Murrill recall campaign over alleged mismanagement
With three months to go, former Louisiana Deserves Better members say the recall petition still has time to be successful, but its chair’s leadership has alienated many volunteers and refused to…
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8mHow slavery fueled elite status, wealth and influence
It is vital to acknowledge that this extreme wealth and luxury were built directly on the forced labor of hundreds of enslaved Africans and their descendants.
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4mClarinetist William "Willie" Humphrey Jr. helped preserve traditional jazz in New Orleans
He also helped sustain New Orleans' brass band traditions.
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22mBricolage Academy faculty say CEO berated, belittled employees — particularly women
In April, 24 current and former Bricolage employees drafted letters to the charter school’s board about CEO Edward Brown’s leadership, as Brown was facing allegations of sex discrimination. The NOLA Public Schools district has opened an investigation into the school.
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3mJazz trumpeter Percy Humphrey earned international fame
Humphrey's musical training laid the foundation for his long career.
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13mNew Orleans food incubator helps small ventures make a big impact
Friends of Codey’s supports new food entrepreneurs in becoming participants in the city’s cultural economy.