Public Defenders Speak Out on Landry’s Crime Policies; how communities can build resilience to climate change

This year’s legislative session has been extremely active when it comes to criminal justice and public safety. Gov. Jeff Landry called a special session on crime earlier this year, during which lawmakers rolled back many of the state’s 2017 criminal justice reforms.

Alaina Bloodworth, executive director of the Black Public Defender Association, says public defenders are often left out of the debate about how to lower crime rates.

This Friday, Bayou Culture Gathering is hosting a discussion on building resilience in coastal communities in Louisiana.

It operates in conjunction with the Center for Planning Excellence (CPEX), an organization dedicated to community planning efforts for Louisiana communities. Jeannette Dubinin, director of resilience and adaptation at CPEX, discusses ways to help coastal residents adapt to higher flood risks, population changes, a changing economy and more.

What does it mean to be “at home”? Growing up, Leona Tate felt like she didn’t fit in. In 1960, she was one of three black children who desegregated New Orleans schools. Her legacy continues to this day.

As part of WWNO/WRKF’s partnership with NPR’s Next Generation Radio, Tate shares his thoughts on the importance of home.

Her story was created by Samantha Jackson, a rising student at Xavier University of Louisiana.

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