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In new book ‘Matriarch,’ Tina Knowles traces roots to Louisiana

New Orleans author Fatima Shaik by Fatima Shaik June 17, 2025June 16, 2025

Readers can learn about the early years and the glamour years of this global persona-mama in Tina Knowles’ new memoir.

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What will the mass jailbreak mean for municipal elections in New Orleans? 

Robert Collins Headshot by Robert Collins June 10, 2025June 10, 2025
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Are redevelopers including the voices of Lincoln Beach’s most frequent visitors?

by Cheree Franco June 6, 2025June 6, 2025
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Lit Louisiana: New memoir looks at growing up Black, Catholic and gay in New Orleans

New Orleans author Fatima Shaik by Fatima Shaik May 27, 2025June 14, 2025
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Pope with Creole ties could usher in era of transparency for Catholics

Robert Collins Headshot by Robert Collins May 13, 2025May 13, 2025
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Eliminating funding for Native housing is an assault on Tribal sovereignty

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty May 12, 2025May 12, 2025
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Book examines the incarceration rates of slaves and free people

New Orleans author Fatima Shaik by Fatima Shaik April 22, 2025June 14, 2025
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The immortal Jim Crow: It’s time to overturn remaining split-jury verdicts

Avatar photo by John Corley April 14, 2025April 16, 2025
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Why is there so little interest in the mayoral election?

Robert Collins Headshot by Robert Collins April 8, 2025April 8, 2025
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Trump’s false promises to Indian Country

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty March 19, 2025March 19, 2025

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