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Louisiana Considered

WWNO/WRKF Newsroom

“Louisiana Considered” showcases South Louisiana"s biggest stories and features interviews with journalists, newsmakers, and artists. The show is a collaboration between the WWNO and WRKF newsrooms. Airs Monday through Friday at noon.

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Food deserts were a problem in Louisiana before...

Louisiana Considered ·

2022/03/03

Access to nutritional, affordable food was a challenge for many before the pandemic, but the Farmlink Project is aiming to redistribute healthy food to communities that need it most. Farmlink’s Aidan Reilly tells us more about connecting the broken pipelines in the food and agriculture industries. Despite efforts to strengthen these supply chains, many Louisiana residents continue to face obstacles in attaining dry goods and fresh food. The Gulf States Newsroom’s Stephan Bisaha tells us

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NATAL podcast shares obstacles faced by pregnant...

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2022/03/02

In the United States, Black women are three times as likely to die during childbirth than white women. Now, season 2 of the NATAL podcast is sharing the stories, obstacles, and triumphs of African American pregnant women living in rural America. Host Gabrielle Horton and OBGYN and Founder of The Well Woman Center, Tonya Hawkins Hunter, tell us more about racial discrepancies in maternal healthcare. The University of New Orleans has roughly half the number of students now compared to the

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An inside look at the Rex Ball – and 25 years of...

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2022/03/01

Mardi Gras 2022 is not just a special moment for the Krewe of Rex as it celebrates 150 years, but also a milestone for WYES-TV as it celebrates 25 years of providing live coverage of the Rex Ball. We learn more about the Rex Ball from executive producer and host, Peggy Scott Laborde.And while the reign of Rex might end at midnight, memories of the anniversary will last a little longer. We hear about a museum exhibit from the Historic New Orleans Collection that walks viewers through the

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Chickens, courirs and community: A look at Mardi Gras...

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2022/02/28

New Orleans Mardi Gras might be synonymous with krewes, floats, and throws, but in more rural areas of the state, carnival celebrations include riding horseback, catching chickens, and singing call and response French songs. Professor Emeritus of Francophone Studies and Center for Louisiana Studies Research Fellow at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Dr. Barry Ancelet, tells us more about Cajun Mardi Gras customs. But perhaps no rural Mardi Gras celebration is more well known than

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Making Mardi Gras: a new exhibit brings viewers...

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2022/02/25

A Black History Month book signing event returns a former New Orleans Saint turned motivational speaker to the metro area. Reggie Jones joins five African American women who captured their emotional healing journeys in the new book, The Ashes Have Voices. We hear from two of the authors, Cynthia Jones and Antoinette Walker. Do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of Mardi Gras floats, krewes, and celebrations? A new exhibit at the Historic New Orleans Collection tells us just

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A new report projects a growing green economy in...

Louisiana Considered ·

2022/02/24

A new report from the new nonprofit WorkingNation identified the economic impact of green jobs in Louisiana. According to their research, the state’s green economy is expected to grow in the next five years due to increasing demand and a federal investment on the way. Environmental analyst Paula DiPerna tells us more about the future of Louisiana’s green economy. Two weeks ago, Brandon Jackson had his long-awaited second parole hearing. Jackson was convicted of armed robbery by a

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A new Amtrak line could connect New Orleans to...

Louisiana Considered ·

2022/02/23

Two decades ago, an Amtrak line used to run from Louisiana all the way to Orlando, Florida. Hurricane Katrina brought that to a halt, but now officials are discussing ways to restore part of that service, connecting New Orleans to Mobile. Gulf States Newsroom’s Stephan Bisaha tells why not everyone is supportive of this new proposal. One Louisiana scientist is touting research that seeks to come up with ways to mimic the health benefits of exercise in some other way. Exercise psychologist

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Public schools and public libraries: two stories of...

Louisiana Considered ·

2022/02/21

In 1960, three six-year-old girls integrated McDonogh 19 Elementary School in New Orleans, escorted by US Marshalls. Earlier this month, one of those girls, Leona Tate, along with Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser unveiled a historical marker to commemorate this moment in civil rights history. Activist and advocate Leona Tate joined Louisiana Considered to tell us more about her journey, and how her foundation is keeping this story alive.This year, the New Orleans Public Library

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Redistricting is winding down with no signs of...

Louisiana Considered ·

2022/02/18

The redistricting legislative session at the capitol is winding down, and GOP lawmakers are unlikely to introduce maps that include a second majority-Black district. Columnist for The Advocate, Stephanie Grace joins us to discuss what might happen ahead of the lawmakers’ final vote. As climate change continues to drive rising seas and more extreme weather, Louisiana's coastal communities remain on the frontlines. A new bill introduced by two members of the state's congressional delegation

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Louisiana's medical marijuana program is slow moving...

Louisiana Considered ·

2022/02/17

Louisiana has been slow to join a majority of American states now regulating marijuana in medical programs. In January, the two-year old program began offering raw cannabis – or flower product – to its patients. But so far, it’s been a bumpy road, with long lines, high prices, substitutions, and waits for up to a week. Yesterday, the Louisiana House Health and Welfare Committee held a hearing on medical marijuana programs. Today, the House’s Medical Marijuana Commission chair, Rep. Joe

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Inside the plight of Louisiana's Black chefs: 'How do...

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2022/02/16

In 1949, Lena Richard became the first known African American to host her own cooking show, which aired on WDSU twice a week, and introduced New Orleans cuisine to a larger audience. But she is just one of a number of prominent Black chefs to help spread Creole recipes. Endowed Chair and Director of the Ray Charles Program in African American Material Culture at Dillard University, Zella Palmer, tells us more about the history of Black chefs in Louisiana. Last year, Louisiana voters

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The Krewe of Rex is turning 150! Here's how the group...

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2022/02/15

This year, the Krewe of Rex is marking its 150th Anniversary. To honor this milestone, the Historic New Orleans Collection launched a new exhibit showcasing rare holdings from its Rex Archives. Curatorial cataloger with the Williams Research Center, Katherine Dunn, tells us more about the exhibition dubbed, “Fit for a King.” Valentine’s Day might be over, but the Musaica Chamber Ensemble is keeping sentiments of affection in the air with a new concert of love and lyricism. Musaica violinist

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On the anniversary of the Negro Leagues, a look back...

Louisiana Considered ·

2022/02/14

February 13 marked the 102 anniversary of baseball’s Negro Leagues. But while some of the most well remembered Negro League teams were in Kansas City, Indianapolis, and Newark, New Orleans has a rich history of teams, players, and promoters that has often been overlooked. President of the Negro League Baseball Musuem, Bob Kendrick tells us more about the history Black baseball in Louisiana. Louisiana has few policies in place to help schools prepare for or recover from hurricanes – until

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Political infighting continues to stall response to...

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2022/02/11

Violent crime is on the rise in New Orleans, and authorities are at odds with how to respond. Staff writer for the New Orleans Advocate, Ramon Vargas, tells us more about the political infighting over crime fighting strategies. The redistricting battle at the State House is waging on, and questions loom over how Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards might respond to Republican-proposed maps. Advocate columnist Stephanie Grace tells us what might happen next. February 6-12 is National Burn

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Two years and three attempts later, here's a look at...

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2022/02/10

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, Jazz Fest is finally set to return to New Orleans. Executive Director of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, Don Marshall, tells us how they’re gearing up for the big event. 24 years ago, Brandon Jackson was convicted of armed robbery by 10 out of 12 jurors, back when juries did not have to be unanimous for felony convictions. Today, juries must be unanimous, but Jackson remains behind bars. Senior Producer Jeremy Young, who

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As HBCUs continue to face bomb threats, FBI begins...

Louisiana Considered ·

2022/02/09

The FBI is investigating a series of bomb threats targetting Historically Black Colleges and Universities around the country. The Gulf States Newsroom Criminal Justice Reporter, Brittany Brown, tells us about this latest wave of racially-motivated hate crimes. While the Saints won't be making a Superbowl appearance this year, former LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow is giving Louisianans something to root for. Former LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron spoke to producer Alana Schreiber about what

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Need something to do on a chilly New Orleans day?...

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2022/02/08

The Mahalia Jackson Theatre for the Performing Arts is returning this weekend for a Gala Performance following a 2 year hiatus. Carol Rausch, acclaimed New Orleans Opera Chorus Master and Music Administrator, tells us about the opera performance soon to take the stage. A dip in temperatures is signaling the perfect setting for the arrival of Disney’s Frozen. The Broadway Musical is opening this week at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. Actor F. Michael Haynie, who plays Olaf the

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How East Baton Rouge Parish plans to redraw school...

Louisiana Considered ·

2022/02/07

School boards are redrawing district lines, but in East Baton Rouge Parish, a demographer recently quit after he was unable to meet with certain board members. School Board President David Tatman tells us how the Parish is moving forward with redistricting, and how board members hope to prioritize racial equity in the new maps. According to the US Department of Agriculture, the Lower Ninth Ward is a designated food desert. That’s because the neighborhood lacks easy access to healthy and

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NAACP Legal Defense Fund says Louisiana needs a...

Louisiana Considered ·

2022/02/04

An estimated 33% of Louisiana residents are Black, yet the state only has one majority Black congressional district. While legislators are gearing up to draw new congressional maps, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund has threatened to sue if lawmakers don’t pass a plan with two majority-Black districts. Redistricting counsel for the NAACP, Kathryn Sadasivan, tells us more about how these Republican-proposed congressional maps could limit the voting power of Louisiana’s black residents. When

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How the COVID pandemic economy strained Louisiana's...

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2022/02/03

Nonprofit organizations, an integral part of any successful contemporary economy, have absorbed the brunt of the impacts of the pandemic economy in different ways. The Greater New Orleans Foundation has been tracking these impacts, and 2021’s report has just come out. Kellie Chavez Greene, Vice President for Programs of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, and Dr. Steve Mumford, faculty in the University of New Orleans Public Administration program, discuss the latest findings. Today’s

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