From food drives, health fares, rent assistance and book drives, Black-led community service organizations are cornerstones in underserved communities. Throughout time, these organizations have provided Black and brown communities access to resources withheld due to systematic discrimination and oppression. These groups’ efforts often address social issues, housing infrastructure, healthcare disparities, food insecurities and economic sustainability. The spirit of Black-led… Continue reading 10
(BATON ROUGE) – Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB), with support from the State of Louisiana and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, has awarded 25 organizations in 15 parishes a total
As Southeastern Louisiana continues to face threats of natural disaster, Sankofa Community Development Corporation aims to address these issues through education and land restoration. Sankofa is building a children’s educational program based in the Wetland Park and Nature Trail, located in New Orleans, LA. Originally, the park was used primarily as an illegal dumping site.