By Anjanae Goins The holiday season tells a story of abundance. But for families like mine growing up in New Orleans, it was a season of stretching what little we had. SNAP never covered enough, and my high school job at McDonald’s sometimes determined how much food would be on our table. While other kids…
On September 20th, our New Orleans community met with candidates vying for our city’s top leadership positions. The Youth Connections Festival and Town Hall offered the opportunity for community members to ask questions about the candidates’ policy goals for youth. Through a storytelling circle, LCCR made sure that youth voices were heard.
Last year, Louisiana’s Office of Juvenile Justice spent $165.6 million to operate the state’s prison system. Gov. Landry is now proposing spending $93 million more this year. Here are some better ways we can invest taxpayer dollars that will enhance public safety in Louisiana.
