When the graves of former slaves are bulldozed in Mississippi, a native son returns to protect the community they settled – a place now threatened by urban sprawl, hurricanes and an unprecedented manmade disaster.
Bridge the Gulf, along with many along the Gulf Coast and beyond, is mourning the loss of David Underhill, who passed away on November 8. David was a Bridge the Gulf contributor, an unwavering advocate for the Gulf Coast and a personal friend to many.
by Hilton Kelley. Port Arthur, Texas, my home, sits on the Louisiana-Texas border on the Gulf Coast, right in the heart of this Texas energy hub. Port Arthur also is home to four major oil refineries, four chemical plants, one petroleum coke plant, and an international chemical waste incineration facility.
Last Friday, May 23rd, Louie Miller of the Mississippi Chapter of the Sierra Club emailed a number of friends and colleagues: "Sharing the tragic news that Linda St. Martin passed away at 9:30 this morning from complications due to chemotherapy. I would appreciate everyone taking a moment to reflect on Linda in honor of her body of work, passion, and commitment in service to the Sierra Club and the Gulf Community as a whole."
We've partnered with the experimental web platform LandOfOpportunity to create a multi-media, layered exploration of the BP oil disaster. This interactive video merges firsthand stories with reports, articles, videos, photos, and data from the last four years.
“Deep Dialogues” is a series of in-person community conversations, recorded to air on the radio, on topics that matter to New Orleanians. These series is hosted by WTUL News and Views (91.5 FM in New Orleans) and Bridge The Gulf Project, and was made possible by a grant from the Public Insight Network. We hosted three Deep Dialogues in 2013, look out for more in 2014.
A parent advocate says run—don’t walk—from New Orleans-style school choice
By Ashana Bigard, originally posted on EduShyster.com. When I talk about *choice* in New Orleans I use quotations with both fingers and I wink too. Supposedly we have what’s called a *choice model for excellent education* but the reality is that the overwhelming majority of schools in New Orleans now operate the exact same way.
By Trinity and BreakOUT! Crossposted from the BreakOUT! blog. As one of the “trannies” residing in New Orleans, Louisiana I took offense with the statement made by one of the Black actresses I adore and love to watch behind the camera, Gabourey Sidibe, a.k.a.
A parent advocate says run—don’t walk—from New Orleans-style school choice
By Trinity and BreakOUT! 
