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Federal lawsuit alleging racist land use practices in St. James moves forward
Two St. James community groups and a church are suing St. James Parish over the siting of industrial facilities in majority-Black areas. They’re asking a judge for a moratorium on further development.
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Federal appeals court shoots down Trump’s mandatory immigration detention policy
Under the court's ruling, the government will be required to offer bond hearings for many immigrants within 90 days of their arrest.
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Jazz great Lionel Ferbos performed for more than 80 years
Jazz great Lionel Ferbos' longstanding musical career was sparked by a performance by an all-girl orchestra.
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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.
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In 1864, N.O. celebrated the emancipation with a Freedom Jubilee
New Orleans' Freedom Jubilees, emancipation celebrations, took place during the summer of 1864
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New Orleans grand jury indicts AG Liz Murrill for threats to remove mayor, DA, council members
The Louisiana Supreme Court quickly issued a stay of the indictment less than a day after it was announced.