Join Us for Fair Maps Advocacy Day
Tomorrow, communities from across Louisiana will gather at the Louisiana State Capitol for Fair Maps Advocacy Day to demand fair representation and equitable congressional maps. The day begins at 7:00 AM with breakfast and a briefing at 1040 Main Street in Baton Rouge before supporters head to the Capitol for the redistricting session. Advocates, community leaders, and residents will stand together to support testimony, engage the legislative process, and ensure the voices of impacted communities are heard. Redistricting shapes political power, representation, and the future of Louisiana communities — and this Advocacy Day is about making sure fairness remains at the center of that process.
Eugene Collins explains why he’s supporting Nick Albares for U.S. Senate, pointing to years of public service, healthcare advocacy, and a people-first approach to leadership. In this Collins The Brand opinion piece, Collins argues that Louisiana deserves leadership focused on real outcomes, trust, and communities too often left behind.
BRASS Hosts 5th Semi-Annual Tech Telethon for Giving Tuesday
Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to doing good and supporting nonprofits in communities around the world. In recognition of this international movement, BRASS is hosting its 5th Semi-Annual Tech Telethon from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., aiming to raise $5,000 in support of its work.
National Coalition of 100 Black Women Metro Baton Rouge Giving Tuesday 2025 Campaign
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. – Metropolitan Baton Rouge Chapter has launched its GivingTuesday 2025 online fundraising campaign, joining the global day of generosity that encourages people to give back on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
Black Girl Magic Meets Rural Medicine: A New Clinic for Bogalusa
I’ve been hanging out in Bogalusa lately, and witnessing the grand opening of Dr. K’s Family Medicine felt like watching hope walk into the room. Black women medical professionals from across the country showed up strong, making it clear this clinic is more than a building—it’s a lifeline. In a rural community long denied access, this Black woman-led practice is real transformation in real time.
Bogalusa’s Young Mayor vs. the Machine
At 23, Tyrin Truong made history as Bogalusa’s youngest mayor, promising reform and transparency. Two years later, he’s indicted—accused of crimes that don’t add up. After exposing nearly $500,000 in questionable spending from the previous administration, the system turned on him. What began as a baseless “drug probe” became vague corruption charges with no proof of personal gain. In Louisiana’s Deep South, where political hits come on paper, Truong’s real offense seems to be challenging old power.
Police Raid Disrupts Local Mentorship Program
Police Raid Disrupts Local Mentorship Program
No Kings Protest: Organizing Power
Hundreds gathered near Olympia Stadium in Baton Rouge for the #NoKings Rally—joining millions nationwide in a powerful show of unity and people power.
Guilty Until Proven Innocent—Episode 2: Power, Perception & the News Cycle
Episode 2 of Guilty Until Proven Innocent is here—where public perception isn’t always reality. Hosts Eugene Collins and Ron Haley planned to cover mental health in high-profile professions, the “Molester Mayor” scandal in DeRidder, and Donald Trump’s attack on NIL—but breaking headlines forced a pivot.
Guilty Until Proven Innocent Highlights Dream in Demand’s Back-to-School Giveaway
On the latest episode of Guilty Until Proven Innocent, hosts Eugene Collins and Ron Haley sat down with the powerhouse sisters behind Dream in Demand—Kanisha Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO, and Tessica Johnson, Co-Founder and COO. The conversation spotlighted their mission to uplift youth through purpose, passion, and community support.
Fighting the Cuts: Baton Rouge Puts Families First
Fighting the Cuts: Baton Rouge Puts Families First
This Saturday July 26 Baton Rouge will be one of many cities across the country joining a national day of action to say loud and clear our families come first not billionaires not corrupt politicians and not harmful policies.
Thematic Linkage: How Louisiana’s anti-immigration legislation may already be colliding with federal corruption investigations
“To name a pattern is not to prove conspiracy. But to watch the arc of repression bend toward enforcement is to know—these ain’t coincidences. They’re convergences.“ In speculation I felt compelled to name these convergences plainly.
Old Voices, New Heat: Guilty Until Proven Innocent Podcast
Baton Rouge, LA – Seasoned advocates Ron Haley, former civil rights attorney, and Eugene Collins, former NAACP President, are bringing unapologetic truth to the mic with the launch of their new podcast Guilty Until Proven Innocent.
No Kings, No Clowns: Why I Marched in New Orleans
A few weeks back, I joined the “No Kings Day” protest in New Orleans. Not for beads or Bourbon Street, but to stand with a wildly diverse crowd—Black, white, Latino, queer, straight, young, old—all united by one simple truth: we’re tired of crowns on conmen.
Speaking for Jessica at Congressman Carter’s Event
Speaking for Jessica at Congressman Carter’s Event
This week in New Orleans, I had the honor of speaking at a critical town hall hosted by Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. — focused on the dangerous attacks on America’s healthcare.
Standing alongside Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Congresswomen Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Nanette Barragán, and Robin Kelly, I shared the story of my baby sister, Jessica Collins-Ruffin.
Why I’m Voting YES on the Council on Aging Millage
On November 15th, voters in East Baton Rouge Parish have a critical opportunity: to renew one of our community’s most effective and compassionate investments—the Council on Aging millage.
JUNETEENTH MOVIE NIGHT: TIME II: UNFINISHED BUSINESS — ONE NIGHT ONLY | JUNE 19, 2025
Join us this Juneteenth for a powerful screening of TIME II: UNFINISHED BUSINESS—the bold follow-up to the Oscar-nominated film TIME (2020)—highlighting the fight for freedom and justice in Louisiana’s carceral system.
Fuck LA Freedom Caucus
The Louisiana Freedom Caucus has issued a press statement that critics say promotes vigilante violence, suppresses the right to protest, and signals the state’s alarming shift toward racial and ideological authoritarianism.
Happy Gilmore’s Black-Owned Fish Farm in Baker, LA is Growing More Than Catfish
Baker, LA — In the heart of Baker, Louisiana, Dr. James Gilmore is building more than a fish farm—he’s building a future. At Happy Gilmore’s Fish Farm, a Black-owned aquaculture facility, catfish will soon be raised not just for food, but for inspiration.
Full Video: Zachary Police Arrest of Disabled Veteran & Former Mayor Pro Tem
Full Video: Zachary Police Arrest of Disabled Veteran & Former Mayor Pro Tem