By Chelsea Stieber, Tulane University Early coverage of Pope Leo XIV has explored the first American pontiff’s Chicago upbringing, as…
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Pope Leo XIV has African ancestry from Louisiana: report
Is the new pope “Black”? As the world celebrates the first pope from North America, the question has surfaced after…
Dancer who held Palestinian flag with words “SUDAN,” “GAZA” during Super Bowl half time show won’t face charges: NOPD
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans police announced one of cast members who displayed a Palestinian flag with the words “GAZA”…
New Orleans attacker’s apparent loyalty to Islamic State group highlights persistent threat of lone wolf terrorism
By Sara Harmouch, American University The deadly Jan. 1, 2025, attack in New Orleans serves as a reminder of the…
Prosecutors allege former cop lied to cover up romantic relationship with New Orleans mayor
A former New Orleans police officer accused of hiding a romantic relationship with the current mayor was indicted on Friday,…
Essence Fest 2024: Janet Jackson, Usher and VP Kamala Harris headline event
NEW ORLEANS — The annual Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans will kick off its 30th event over the…
Will Smith: Man convicted of manslaughter in retrial over the killing of ex-Saints player
NEW ORLEANS — The man who shot former New Orleans Saints star player Will Smith after a collision in 2016…
How the word ‘voodoo’ became a racial slur
By Danielle N. Boaz, University of North Carolina – Charlotte For decades, it has been common for people to throw…
Michael Penix Jr. leads Washington Huskies to 37-31 victory over Texas at Sugar Bowl
NEW ORLEANS — The Washington Huskies, led by Michael Penix Jr., defied the odds and are headed to the College…
Climate change is destroying public housing and displacing women of color
Two years after a public housing complex was hit by Hurricane Ida in Louisiana, residents are still without answers on…
