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Porch Poppin’: New Orleans reacts to Sen. Kennedy’s Islamophobia
In this episode of Porch Poppin', EJ Johnson discusses the local reaction to bigoted comments made by Louisiana Senator John ...
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Porch Poppin’: Can New Orleans help its disabled population in a disaster?
In this episode of Porch Poppin’, EJ Johnson discusses worries around New Orleans’ disaster response.
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New PBS docuseries spotlights relocation of former Isle de Jean Charles residents
Adapt or Leave?” follows the story of Chris Brunet, a member of the Jean Charles Choctaw Nation, who decided to leave his ...
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Loreta Janeta Velazquez: She disguised herself as a man to fight in the Civil War
Velazquez put on Confederate uniform, a fake mustache and goatee, and ranked herself as a lieutenant named Harry T. Buford.
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Verite News celebrates two years of truth-telling at anniversary bash
Politicians, leaders of community organizations, educators, university students and more came out to recognize the work of ...
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Some New Orleanians skeptical of city and DOJ’s request to exit consent decree
At two separate events this week, residents, activists and politicians expressed concern and curiosity about the possibility ...
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Striking New Orleans dockworkers want higher wages, protection from automation
The dockworkers are seeking a $5/hour increase in wages per year, protection from job automation and full control over ...
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Enrique Alférez sculpted New Orleans culture
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Environmental group tries to rebuild sinking coastline with recycled oysters
In order to protect the community from the effects of land loss, a tribe is partnering with the Coalition to Restore Coastal ...