For many African Americans celebrating Juneteenth is and was never a one-day event. We celebrate Juneteenth at family reunions, birthday parties, weddings, and countless other events. We celebrate Juneteenth whenever our descendants graduate from college […]
Sometimes it’s necessary to be reminded who we are and who our friends are. It’s also important to remember from whence we have come. Such is the case this week with the Black Press. Our […]
Today there is a crisis in Black America that is greater than the Tuskegee experiment itself. That experiment for more than 30 years deliberately used Black men as lab rats to test the effects of […]
The Louisiana NAACP released the following statement about schools reopening statewide during the worsening COVID pandemic: We are now calling on the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to immediately: 1. Suspend testing for […]
Happiness is a conscious decision they made to explore themselves, open their heart up, and accept love. […]
During this season of the pandemic, watch out for the enemy of your souls, in your relationships, with the ones you are connected with and to, your significant relationships in family, your relationships at work, in church, throughout your community, and with neighbors. Get this: EVERYBODY IS BEING AFFECTED by this infection of Corona. […]
It has been said that “Legacy is not what’s left tomorrow when you’re gone. It’s what you give, create, impact and contribute today while you’re here that then happens to live on.” Janice Clark’s legacy will be an infinite piece of Louisiana history for years. […]
With a new presidential administration, we have an opportunity to begin on the path to a strong recovery from the pandemic. But COVID-19 recovery cannot happen without education recovery. And true education recovery must focus on ensuring every child’s civil right to quality teaching and learning in our nation’s public schools. […]
The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Omicron Sigma Zeta chapter in Baton Rouge has scheduled its Blutiful In Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Program for Thursday, October 29 at 6 p.m. Due to the pandemic, it […]
It’s a fact. Contained rage does not remain contained in the face of agitation. We have been told by our Saviour, “Be angry, but don’t sin”. In the midst of sustained agitation, poking, and prodding, […]
These times have caused many of us to be all over the page in trying to figure “what is this all about, Alfie?” (You remember the song. I know the grandparents do.) What is this pandemic […]
In an open letter, EBR citizens wrote, ” Her interview demonstrates that she values Robert E. Lee and the systemic racism that he represents far more than the students and families that she has committed to serve as a member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board.” […]
We are the children of the sixties and we have been tear-gassed, pepper-sprayed, had horses chase us, and waterhoses shot on us. We are with the protestors; we just can no longer run. […]
We were disappointed, however, to learn that some legislators demanded that the resolution be stripped of what they considered to be “racist” language. ..According to multiple media reports, some white lawmakers were deeply offended by this language and demanded that it be removed from the resolution before they would consider acting on it. […]
Racism is what it is. There’s no new racism. There’s no new Jim Crow. There is just racism and the evidence of it is all around us. […]
If you plan to work past 65 and keep the health insurance you’ve had from your job, you’re likely to wonder what, if anything, you need to do about enrolling in Medicare. About one in […]
Educating doctors and patients about the connection between diabetes and heart disease could save millions of lives and billions of dollars.
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The latest data from the Center for American Progress shows that the average salary for an attorney is more than two times that of elementary and middle school educators. The Washington Post reported last week that nearly 1 […]
The U.S, President claims to be such a great deal maker. He even has an autobiography titled The Art of the Deal. Does anyone other American citizen wonder why any time Trump meets with a […]
None of the individuals who died had been sentenced to the death penalty EXCEPT they did receive the death penalty […]
A Message from the Louisiana Democratic Party On this day, we celebrate a major step in the freedom of African Americans in the United States. Juneteenth is a commemoration of the day Union soldiers traveled […]
As the capital and second largest city in Louisiana, Baton Rouge has great cultural, historical and economic significance. But is it a city of true opportunity? A lack of protections from discrimination would indicate that […]
Grandparents are being called to duty again as parents. They are answering the call with love and attention. At the same time we should make certain they have knowledge and access to affordable life insurance. Not only for them, but also the grandchildren they are raising. […]
Images like these are hurtful to many, but they do not even come close to comparing to the aforementioned. From the sidelines, many of us have watched a system successfully lynch our kids by robbing them of an adequate education. Do we not see that the demographics of just about every school’s in-school suspension room mirror the demographics of our own parish jail? […]
This is America 50 years after King’s assassination. The relative progress made in civil rights since April 4, 1968 is rife with tragic contradiction and complexity. King likely did not dream that after climbing to the “mountaintop” our first words would not be “free at last” but rather “Black lives matter.” […]
Dear Editor: Since 2014, several parishes have filed lawsuits in an attempt to make energy manufacturers pay for rebuilding Louisiana’s coast. These lawsuits are mostly being driven by plaintiff’s law firms that have built reputations […]
A couple of days ago, I read a blog post from a sister who works within the public fool system. She stated emphatically that if white teachers were to be armed, she would immediately remove […]
Our intentions never have been and never will be to hurt White people or any particular race for that matter. Strategically speaking, supporting the advancement of African Americans in Tangipahoa is supporting the overall growth of […]
School accountability is key to ensuring all students — regardless of Zip code, race, socioeconomic status or differing abilities — have equal access to the high-quality education they deserve. But it’s often difficult to gather […]
It’s a classic case of déjà vu. The FBI’s counterterrorism division has identified a supposed new threat: “black identity extremists” (BIE). The FBI claims that BIE’s “perception of police brutality against African Americans has spurred […]
Many I Have talked to are very dissatisfied with the performance of the current superintendent. We know that the next superintendent must be someone with a strong background and proven performance record in educating children […]
I am a former teacher. I taught for 25 years in the public school system and have held various titles in the field of education throughout my 40-year career. I have always had a passion […]
Although there are numerous causes for this phenomenon, the fact remains that, ill-prepared teachers undermine student achievement…The cuts in the federal education budget have targeted teacher training and professional development. We owe our children the best education possible. […]
The Baton Rouge Speaks Event was a sight to behold. The positive energy reverberated in every guest as they walked out of the Capitol Elementary School’s doors and returned to their own neighborhood more knowledgeable and empowered. […]
Donald Trump, showed up on Long Island recently spewing his propensity for violence and promoting his disdain for former President Barack Obama to the Suffolk County Police department. Turns out the audience was comprised of […]
When Baton Rouge solves institutional racism, the sharp line of racial division will end. Also protest will not be seen as something to fear, instead it will be recognized as it is meant to be; a tool of a free society. […]
Dear Citizens: Did you know that there are 63 School-Based Health Centers in 27 parishes in Louisiana? They are medical offices in a school, staffed by physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and licensed behavioral health […]
Wages are down. Unemployment is up. By and large, we are paying more and earning less. Our families are struggling, and yet, the governor continues to focus his agenda on creating more taxes, more lawsuits, and more barriers to economic growth.
We cannot afford to continue down this dangerous path. […]
I want to be very clear: I reject any efforts intended to create division and strife in our community. […]
“it’s highly likely that many Louisiana residents, even those in favor of passing Trump’s American Health Care Act, will be disgruntled to discover its potentially negative impact on Medicaid funding in Louisiana.” […]
“This year, we’ve screamed enough. We’ve banned together with a measly hashtag and demanded everyone realize that #BlackWomenatWork WILL be respected and NOT intimidated,” writes Erika Green, Baton Rouge councilwoman. […]
How often have you tried to ignore an ache or pain by telling yourself, “Maybe if I do nothing, it’ll go away.” Sometimes, that works. But wishful thinking isn’t the best way to take care […]
In a survey released earlier this month by the American Psychological Association, 57 percent of Americans say they are feeling more stress due to the current political climate, while 66 percent were stressed about the […]
Our new president and Congress have vowed to stand up and defend the interests of ordinary Americans who feel left behind by deepening economic inequality. But actions speak louder than words. More than 43 million […]
Providing children with an opportunity to break family poverty cycles through education is a responsibility that should not and cannot be taken lightly. Think about it. […]
“No!” The Electoral College was one of many foresighted policies that the Founding Fathers established though the U.S. Constitution.. How to choose a president through a delicate balance of the individual states and the federal […]
If courage isn’t redefined for our students, maybe the election of Trump is the last chapter of the great American narrative.
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“For the future of this state, the sake of college students, and the university systems, send this proposal right back to Senator Morrish,” writes Abigail Winget, Southern University student and candidate for EBRP metro council. […]
There some things I can accept. I can accept that some people support candidates no matter what they say or do. I can accept some sports teams may never win a championship in my lifetime. […]
I had the good fortunate of being a part of the Together Louisiana that was invited to set in the balcony and hear firsthand the (Governor John Bel Edwards’) speech as he opened the special […]
Saturday, February 6, 2016, was a historic day in Baton Rouge. It was also a day filled with contradictions that are characteristic of the State Capital. In one section of the city residents gathered to […]
Would a white student who was fully cognizant of the nation’s history of oppression against African Americans, of Jim Crow and institutionalized humiliation, casually toss around a racial slur for her own amusement, or wear a costume resembling the uniform of the nation’s most vicious and deadly terrorist organization? […]
D ear Editor: I read an article in which the individual who the superintendent has responsible for overall district academic performance described the performance this past year as “impressive.” By whose standards? Of course, this […]
There is no shortage of words in the English language to describe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. By now —more than five decades after his fiery delivery of the iconic “I Have a Dream” speech […]
In 2016, our first priority should be to commit our lives and our dollars to those individuals and institutions that represent our best interests. Let’s strive to be the ones that will make a difference in our own communities. […]
Merry CHRISTmas! Traditionally, for many of us this is the time that we celebrate the beginnings of the extensive life’s journey of the most important man in the earth’s history: the MASS of the CHRIST […]
Journalist petitions The New York Times and AP Stylebook By Lori Tharps This is a call to action to capitalize the “B” in Black when referring to Black people in printed material. Specifically, I’m calling […]
“The Quality of Life in the Baton Rouge Community regarding all age groups, genders, culture needs to be addressed,” said The Rev. Dale W. Flowers during A Black Lives Matter Symposium, July 6 – July […]
I cannot in good conscience justify spending scarce taxpayer resources for a swimming pool that only five people walked to and used on a daily basis. I am writing to set the record straight about […]
The schools represent the perpetuation of an unjust system that privileges some people, and is at the same time a continued source of misery and despair for others, especially people of color and the poor. […]
Fifty years later, the question remains whether or not education in the lives of Black children matter. The answer is emphatically, yes it does, because the fight continues for equity in thr Tangipahoa Parish School System. Unfortunately, there is very little resolve towards settling a 50 year old desegregation lawsuit. […]
“Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair. / It’s had tacks in it, /And splinters, / And boards torn up, / And places with no carpet on the floor-Bare. / But all the time […]
Why does the American economy remain racially segregated in 2015? Why are Black Americans consigned to poverty and economic inequality? […]
Apple should also follow in the footsteps of large companies in other fields and announce a companywide “Ban the Box” program. […]
Since this is THE DRUM, I want to sound out a message that communicates a crucial warning for us which may have devastating effects on the lives and health of We, The People. On Tuesday, March 31, 2015, the […]
The distinguished contributions of Blacks to the health and wealth of this country should be celebrated. Black leaders from Ida B. Wells to Rosa Parks have both written and showed us the best of what […]
It is with all prayers and positive beliefs/convictions from this community that their is a dire need to keep the doors opened to the Emergency Room at the Baton Rouge General Mid-City Hospital. Speaking only […]
An interview with gospel artist Anita Jarrell-Robertson About 17 years ago, music executive Vivian Scott Chew told me in a telephone interview to be on the lookout for a gifted singer who very few people […]
I WAS RECENTLY ASKED IF adults 50 years old and older still make New Year’s Resolutions. I laughed and said “yes, but with a mature spin on it”. We, the “aging gracefully” segment of society tend […]
OFFICER-INVOLVED KILLINGS of unarmed Black men–including Oscar Grant, Michael Brown,John Crawford, Eric Garner, and Tamir Rice–is not a new phenomenon. Police have used deadly force against Black civilians nearly twice per week between 2005 and […]
Is Barack Obama, the nation’s first African-American president, trying to kill Historically Black Colleges and Universities? If he’s not, he’s going to have a difficult time convincing HBCU presidents, trustees and alumni. Surprisingly, Obama has become […]
Statement from Marc H. Morial, President & CEO of the National Urban League, on the Grand Jury’s Decision to Not Indict Officer Daniel Pantaleo in the Chokehold Killing of Eric Garner: “There are absolutely no […]
Today, police officers in the United States may, with impunity, murder members of the public, especially people of color, and to get away with it. All they have to say is that they feared for their lives. But what is left every time no justice is sought in these cases is a segment of society that feels they have no choice but to take matters into their own hands. […]
LET’S KEEP IT REAL As the election results were announced, it became more and more a concern that President Barack Obama name was exposed. Our President is the President of this Nation. He has nothing […]
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