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Posted inCommentary, Culture

Lit Louisiana: Xavier professor’s new book looks at her ancestors’ choice to migrate from N.O.

New Orleans author Fatima Shaik by Fatima Shaik March 18, 2025March 17, 2025
Posted inCommentary, Education

Should UNO be moved back into the LSU System to solve its budget crisis?

Robert Collins Headshot by Robert Collins March 12, 2025March 11, 2025
The California Indigenous Athletes Girls Flag Football team at the California Indigenous Athletes Celebrity Girls Flag Football Game during Super Bowl week.
Posted inCommentary

Super Bowl LIX was an historic moment for Indigenous representation

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty February 27, 2025February 27, 2025
Posted inCommentary, Culture

Black History Month is a chance to help children discover reading

New Orleans author Fatima Shaik by Fatima Shaik February 18, 2025February 18, 2025
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Trump’s budget cuts could affect Louisiana

Verite News Logo by Verite News February 17, 2025February 17, 2025
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How will Trump budget cuts affect red states like Louisiana?

Robert Collins Headshot by Robert Collins February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
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New Orleans has a rich Super Bowl history

MT icon by Mississippi Today February 3, 2025February 3, 2025
American Indian Leonard Peltier, who is serving two life sentences for the 1975 murder of two FBI agents, is shown in prison, in Feb. 1986.
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Leonard Peltier’s clemency considered justice by many in Tribal communities

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty January 22, 2025January 21, 2025
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Safety for residents and visitors will be the priority for 2025

Robert Collins Headshot by Robert Collins January 14, 2025January 13, 2025
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Jarvis DeBerry: Quick return to revelry ‘wasn’t done with the interests of residents in mind’

Verite News Logo by Verite News January 6, 2025January 10, 2025

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