Progressive Social Network of Baton Rouge Archives

Members of the community ask EBR School Board to condemn Bernard’s comments on Robert E. Lee

June 18, 2020 Progressive Social Network of Baton Rouge AND South Louisiana Coalition for Educators Comments Off

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.” […]

PERSPECTIVE: Local laws should reflect local values; Baton Rouge needs civil rights commission

May 10, 2018 Managing Editor Comments Off

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 […]

Metro council to hear public on marijuana penalties, considers fencing downtown area overpass

January 22, 2018 psnbr Comments Off

Council will vote, Jan 24, on changing the enforcement of marijuana possession and re-address airport commission appointment and the placement of fences under North St. overpass. […]