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
Zachary Disabled Veteran and Former Mayor Pro Tem Seeks Justice Following PTSD-Related Arrest at McDonald’s
Montgomery, who lives with PTSD, says he notified both McDonald’s staff and responding Zachary police officers of his medical condition, including a gout flare-up that left him unable to walk. After arriving to pick up a mobile order placed by a friend, staff told him to come inside — then called police when he explained he couldn’t.
White Fragility Catches Fire: Black Joy Blazes at Nottoway
The charred remains of the Nottoway Plantation tell a story that goes far beyond the flames. During my visit the weekend after the fire, I encountered a mix of emotions among the attendees—while some mourned in silence, Ms. Jones came to celebrate.
The Plantation Is Digital Now
Historically, slave masters chose the bitter, the overlooked, or the resentful to enforce control among the enslaved.
Why I’m Backing Shaunn Wyche
Shaunn is not just a candidate—he’s a husband, a father, a neighbor, and someone doing the hard, transformational work needed to move St. George forward.
Opinion: Louisiana’s HB 554 Marks a Dangerous Turn Toward Codified Xenophobia
Next Monday, the Louisiana House Transportation Committee will hear House Bill 554 (HB 554)—a proposal that would brand thousands of lawfully present immigrants with a restriction code on their driver’s licenses and state IDs. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, April 28 at 9:30 AM in House Committee Room 3 (HCR-3) at the State Capitol.
BRAVE Cave: A Dangerous Past, A Risky Future
Recently, I had the pleasure of joining What’s Going On with Dr. James Gilmore alongside expert panelists Attorney Daniel Druilhet and Attorney Ryan Thompson.
Remembering Sharon Decuir: Baton Rouge’s Relentless HIV Advocate
Sharon was more than just an advocate; she was a warrior and a pioneer in HIV prevention in Baton Rouge. She dedicated her career to fighting for people—especially those whom society often overlooked.
Baton Rouge High Schoolers Lead Anti-ICE Protest
A group of high school students organized an anti-ICE protest in downtown Baton Rouge today, calling for an end to deportations and greater protections for immigrant families. Led by Iran Garza, the demonstration aimed to raise awareness and demand change.
MLK Day, Black History Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month Still Matter
As the nation observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month, some have questioned their relevance. However, history shows that these observances were hard-fought victories that serve as crucial reminders of contributions that have often been overlooked or erased