Lousiana
Learn How to Cut Black Hair or No Job for You, Louisiana Tells New Stylists
The state’s board of cosmetology passed a resolution that requires all aspiring stylists to learn how to cut Black hair—or they won't get licensed.
Louisiana Mayor Who Banned Nike: JK, LOL
It only took Kenner mayor Ben Zahn a week to rescind his memo after facing protests from locals and pressure from the ACLU.
This Mayor Just Banned His City's Rec Centers from Buying Nike Products
In an apparent response to the new Colin Kaepernick ad.
My Hometown Is Finally Getting Rid of Its Confederate Monuments
Black kids in New Orleans won't have to walk past statues symbolizing oppression like I did.
The Fraud, Intimidation, and Lies Spread in This Awful Election
Elections are a lot cleaner than they used to be, but dirty tricks, lies, and outright fraud still occur every time an opportunity to vote rolls around.
Alton Sterling Is the Latest Black Man Killed by Cops on Camera
The Baton Rouge man was shot while being restrained by the police outside a convenience store, sparking outrage and protests and leading to a US Department of Justice investigation.
A Louisiana Pastor Is Sealing Himself in a Coffin to Recreate the Easter Resurrection in '3D'
"It's going to be just like you're there," says Bishop Rickey Moore.
Everything We Know So Far About the Shooting of a Six-Year-Old Autistic Boy by Louisiana Cops
The official accounting of the incident remains murky at best, and the two officers charged with second-degree murder have a history of violence.
BP Is Going to Fork Over $18.7 Billion Post Deepwater Horizon Spill
BP is footing the largest settlement bill for an oil spill in American history.
Louisiana Blocks Release of 'Angola Three' Inmate
A federal court granted Louisiana's request to delay the release of Angola Three prisoner Albert Woodfox until Friday.
New Orleans Rapper K. Gates Is Not Kevin Gates, and He's Not Having Sex with His Cousin
New Orleans rapper K. Gates first hit it big in 2009 with "Black and Gold," the unofficial theme for the Saints football franchise. But these days, he's getting confused for rapper Kevin Gates—and Kevin Gates's odd sex life.
Wastin’ Away in Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Casino
Cross the Long-Allen bridge over the Red River to Bossier City, make a left on Bass Pro Road, and suddenly you’re in a casino that doubles as a parrot-heavy altar to Jimmy Buffett, America’s beach-casual bard of good times.