Jan 24, 2025 · Rev. Al Sharpton Urges Boycott Against Companies Scaling Back DEI Programs. Rev. Sharpton's remarks condemned major corporations like McDonald’s, Meta, Walmart, John Deere, Harley-Davidson, Lowe’s, and Ford for scaling back DEI efforts under mounting conservative pressures.

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4 days ago · BATON ROUGE, La. — The tragic killing of D’Shawn Brown, the 22-year-old grandson of state representative and community leader C. Denise Marcelle has brought the devastating impact of gun violence in Baton Rouge to her doorstep. Brown was fatally shot on January 20 in the parking lot of a ...

Dec 28, 2024 · BATON ROUGE, La. — Baton Rouge Mayor-President-elect Sid Edwards has announced an additional 13 members to his "Win EBR" Transition Team, bringing the team closer to its anticipated total of 100 members ahead of his Jan. 2 inauguration. This follows the announcement earlier this week of 26 initial members, with Rick

Jan 20, 2025 · Baton Rouge, La. —Baton Rouge city officials are issuing urgent warnings and detailed guidance ahead of a winter storm predicted to bring unprecedented weather conditions to the region. Mayor-President Sid Edwards, alongside leaders from public safety, transportation, and emergency response teams ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Justice John Michael Guidry Sworn In as Louisiana Supreme Court Associate Justice. Effective January 1, 2025, Justice John Michael Guidry made history as the fourth African American to serve on the Louisiana Supreme Court in its 211-year legacy, marking a pivotal moment for diversity and progress in the state’s judiciary.

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