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Tag: Equity

Posted inGovernment

Louisiana expanded internet access through a federal program— now the future is uncertain

Avatar photo by The Current March 19, 2025March 19, 2025

Louisiana was the first state to be approved for a new round of broadband funding — until it was paused by the Trump administration.

Herman Johnson carries feed to cattle on his family farm near Lexington, Mississippi, on Nov. 9, 2023. Johnson and his family applied for funding from the government’s latest aid program for farmers who’ve faced discrimination.
Posted inEnvironment

Federal aid addresses discrimination for thousands of farmers after years of delay

Drew Costleyby Drew CostleyAugust 5, 2024August 13, 2024
Buttons that say Freedom Summer sit on a table during the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice's kickoff event it for its voter registration and education drive on July 5, 2024 in New Orleans.
Posted inNews

Advocates tour Louisiana to register voters, educate citizens on voting rights

Avatar photo by John Gray July 29, 2024September 15, 2024
Denka chemical plant
Posted inEnvironment

Lawyers push to relocate students from an elementary school next to chemical plant in St. John

Avatar photo by Halle Parker July 19, 2024April 9, 2025
Posted inNews

After community uproar, City Park wants to engage underrepresented groups in master plan process

Drew Costley by Drew Costley July 15, 2024August 13, 2024
A Louisiana absentee ballot request form.
Posted inNew Orleans Jazz Fest

Disability advocate files federal lawsuit over Louisiana’s new absentee ballot laws

Wesley Muller by Wesley Muller | Louisiana Illuminator July 12, 2024August 13, 2024
Plan B, probiotics, condoms, stickers and zines with reproductive healthcare information sit on a table at CareChella,a reproductive justice event put on by the Louisiana Abortion Fund and Plan C Pills, on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
Posted inHealth

Despite recent abortion bans, reproductive justice groups try to expand access to care

Avatar photo by Arielle Robinson July 8, 2024August 13, 2024
Industrial facilities are seen in Louisiana's Cancer Alley.
Posted inEnvironment

Environmental group RISE St. James to host ‘State of Cancer Alley’ panel

Avatar photo by Safura Syed June 17, 2024August 13, 2024
Reginald Johnson (left), founder of Youthful Offenders to Reformed and Responsible Adults (YORRA), and Desmond Lewis (right), treasurer for the group, and stand with a child on Whitney Avenue and L B Landry Avenue on March 30, 2024. YORRA hosted a free easter basket giveaway that day.
Posted inCommunity

Formerly incarcerated people to host reunion Saturday at Audubon Park

Avatar photo by Arielle Robinson June 14, 2024December 11, 2024
Industrial facilities in Louisiana's "Cancer Alley" are shown in this photograph.
Posted inEnvironment

Real-time data show the air in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ is even worse than expected

Grist avatar by Grist June 11, 2024August 13, 2024

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