Stop Asking Us to Be Resilient: On Hurricane Ida, COVID-19, and Trauma in Louisiana
"We cannot excuse the suffering of marginalized people as a matter of fate; it is a matter of political will," says Ashley Shelton, executive director of the Power Coalition for Equality and Justice.
Louisiana Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Case Of Man Serving Life For Allegedly Stealing Hedge Clippers
In a lone dissent, the only Black justice wrote a blistering rebuke of the court's decision.
Louisiana Teacher Arrested After Threatening Black Family With Bat, Gun
Bridgette Digerolamo reportedly became angry at vehicles driving through high waters on her street, which then flooded her home.
Armed Black Men Show Up To Hearing On Confederate Statues To Protect Black Women
As racial tensions continue to rise, a group of Black men from Sleep Is for the Rich Gun Club are vowing to protect Black women.
Louisiana Mom And Her 3 Sons Die After Testing Positive For Coronavirus
Antoinette Franklin, 86, and her three sons, Herman, 71; Timothy, 61 and Anthony Sr. 59 all died within 10 days of each other.
CNN Host Digs Into Pastor Arrested For Holding Service About Pro-Life Contradiction
Pastor Tony Spell continues to welcome congregants into Life Tabernacle Church despite warnings from local and state officials.
ESSENCE 'Pipeline Initiative' Returns To Provide More Opportunities For Black-Owned Businesses In Louisiana
Team ESSENCE is furthering its commitment to enabling sustainable opportunities for wealth creation for Black women and their communities.
Headed To NOLA For Mardi Gras? Check Out What's Also Happening In Baton Rouge, Shreveport & Lafayette
Make the most of your Mardi Gras festivities with these unforgettable experiences happening across Louisiana.
St. Louis's First Black Circuit Attorney Sues City, Alleging Racist Conspiracy
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner claims that the city, local police and others conspired against her in a new civil rights lawsuit.
Black Officer Cleared In Shooting Death of Scissors-Wielding White Woman
“Based on all evidence reviewed, it is my firm opinion that no crime was committed by the officer, as his actions constituted justifiable homicide," DA Schuyler Marvin wrote in a letter sent to Bossier Police Chief Shane McWilliams on Monday.
Tickets For The 2020 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture Are Now Available!
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of the ESSENCE brand with the ultimate global Black culture experience in New Orleans!
2 Louisiana Cops Fired Over Facebook Post Saying Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 'Needs A Round'
Gretna, Louisiana, police officer Charles Rispoli, who wrote the post, and officer Angelo Varisco, who liked the message, were both fired on Monday.
Louisiana Cop Under Scrutiny After Saying Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 'Needs A Round'
Gretna, Louisiana Police internal affairs office is expected to look into the Facebook post that Officer Charlie Rispoli made.
Sadie Roberts-Joseph’s Tenant Arrested In Connection To Her Murder
Ronn Jermaine Bell, 38, a convicted sex offender, is facing charges of first-degree murder in the death of Sadie Roberts-Joseph.
Sadie Roberts-Joseph's Death Ruled A Homicide
Sadie Roberts-Joseph, the founder of Baton Rouge, Louisiana's African American History Museum died of “traumatic asphyxia, including suffocation."
Louisiana Passes Bill Banning Abortion Once Fetal Heartbeat Is Detected
Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards has signaled that he would break party stance and sign the bill into law if it crosses his desk.
FBI Joins Investigation Of Suspicious Fires At Three Historically Black Churches In Louisiana
The FBI is now involved in the investigation of fires at three Black Baptist churches, which officials have called "suspicious."
Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome Is Working To Put All Her Constituents On The Path To Success
In Louisiana's capital city, programs and policies are being created to strengthen families and help residents prosper.