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A photo of National Urban League president Marc Morial at the National Urban League Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. on Friday, July 22, 2022.
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Q&A: Marc Morial talks poverty, race and the 2024 election ahead of National Urban League Conference

Avatar photo by John Gray July 19, 2024August 13, 2024

Verite News spoke with Morial, who served as mayor from 1994 to 2002 and as president of the National Urban League since 2003, about race and poverty in New Orleans, environmental and criminal justice and the 2024 election.

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

Avatar photo by Arielle Robinson July 8, 2024August 13, 2024
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25 years ago, ‘Back that Azz Up’ introduced the world to Bounce

by Tammy C. Barney May 1, 2024August 13, 2024
Posted inCulture

PHOTOS: Irma Thomas’ 50th Anniversary at Jazz Fest

Lue Palmer by Lue Palmer April 29, 2024
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What’s it like to perform at Jazz Fest for the first time? A local musician shares her experience.

Minh Ha by Khalil Gillon and Minh Ha April 26, 2024June 10, 2024
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Algiers Mardi Gras Festival returns Saturday

by Khalil Gillon January 26, 2024January 25, 2024
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Verite to take part in symposium on Louisiana newspaper history

Verite News Logo by Verite News January 25, 2024January 26, 2024
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Holiday in the Park brings season of joy to New Orleans East

by Khalil Gillon December 13, 2023December 13, 2023
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National Congress of American Indians convention opens

Brandi Liberty headshot by Brandi Liberty November 13, 2023June 10, 2024
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Civil rights groups host voter registration event for minority residents

by Khalil Gillon September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

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