By Garry Blanson “The first colored man to run for President of the United States after the abolishment of slavery in America” “The Purcell Principle, which is often used by the U.S. Supreme Court, is supposed to help keep the…
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Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown There have been countless attempts to alter the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This is a landmark US federal statute that prohibits racial discrimination in voting. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Richard “Dick” Turnley Jr.
By Garry Blanson “The first Black to be elected to the Louisiana State House of Representatives after Black citizens were disenfranchised from politics in Louisiana in 1878” “When you check the record, you will see that it was white U.S.…
Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown Youth violence is a serious concern throughout the United States and there is no sign of reducing it. In our local community, each and every day there are reports through the media that horrible crimes are occuring. …
Our Rich Black Heritage: Albert Wicker Jr., City of New Orleans Distinguished Colored Professor and Prominent Civic Leader
By Garry Blanson “With so much drama in the L.A. B, Louisiana Boot, it’s kinda hard bein’ G.-O’Dell-B., but, somehow, someway, I keep coming up with Fresh New Topics for my Articles, from Day-to-Day!” — Garry Blanson Well, since last…
Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown Racism is defined as the belief, behavior, or systemic practice that asserts the superiority of one race over others, leading to prejudice, discrimination, and hatred based on skin color, ethnicity, or national origin. An individual or individuals…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Louise “Pudden” Gilbert Tucker
By Garry Blanson “Mary Jane Harper cried last night!” In case you were wondering who Mary Jane Harper is, and why you should care about her crying last night, she was a child character in a 1977 television movie which…