Prosecutors’ Document Mentions Diddy 77 Times In Connection To Tupac Shakur’s Killing
Keffe D claims that the "No Way Out" artist paid a hitman a million dollars for the Tupac killing.
Sean “Diddy” Combs and Duane “Keffe D” Davis are both facing serious legal troubles based on separate allegations and crimes. However, the connection of Tupac Shakur’s killing brings them together, as Keffe D has once again claimed that the “Bad Boy” founder paid to have the “Death Row Records” recording artist killed.
The U.S. Sun has obtained legal papers filed by prosecutors in the Clark County District Attorney’s Office stating that Keffe D, who will be tried later this year in Tupac’s death, accused Diddy of paying $1 million to perform that action. (Diddy has always denied any involvement in Shakur’s 1996 murder.)
The papers filed on July 18 state that Diddy was mentioned 77 times by various names he has used during his career. They all include Puffy, Puff Daddy, Puff, and his given name, Sean Combs. The prosecutors claims that after Tupac was shot, Keffe D went to New York posing undercover with a Los Angeles task force to get evidence against Diddy and Eric “Zip” Martin, who Keffe D claims were involved in the killing.
The documents state, “Task Force Detectives believed they had jurisdiction to investigate a Nevada homicide because Defendant asserted that the conspiracy to commit the murder began in California between Defendant, Eric ‘Zip’ Martin, and Sean Combs.” Also, Keffe D suggested the Combs paid Eric Von Martin “a million dollars for the killings.”
In addition to repeating those claims over the years to various bloggers and media outlets, Keffe D has told police officers the same story.
Keffe D blames Diddy for his downfall, according to the documenets: “I wish I never met Puff Daddy, period. I swear to God…He messed up my life, man. I was, I was rich, up under the radar, all that, man…it’s all gone.”
The former gang member has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the killing of Tupac. Prosecutors say they have strong evidence that Keffe incriminated himself in a book he wrote and released in 2019, as well as interviews he has given to police and the media since 2008.
According to WSET, despite Eubanks’ tenure at the Nevada National Security Site as a radiation monitor for 26 years, he cannot afford to retire, opting instead to become an assistant to a handyman before taking a job at his local McDonald’s in Henderson, Nevada in 2009. Eubanks holds out hope that one day, he can retire, but for now he will keep working and keep his positive attitude.
Eubanks described his daily routine briefly to WSET, “I tell them I am Mr. Ed, aka, the hamburger man,” Eubanks said. “I restock the soda station, which is lids, napkins, and straws, and then I sweep and mop the floor, empty the garbage. If you laugh a lot and keep moving, you got it made,” Eubanks said.
As Ghilarducci writes in her book, “Yes, Granny deserves a good job if she wants one, but working until you drop is not a civilized plan for a civilized society.”
According to The New York Times, Ghilarducci’s work pinpoints that there are a few groups who spend the least amount of time in retirement, those groups being Black people, men, and those who are less educated. A bi-partisan bill, based in part on scholarship from Ghilarducci and Kevin Hassett, a former chair of ex-President Donald Trump’s Council of Economic Advisors, argues that, essentially, people need to be forced to save money so they can have something when they reach retirement age.
According to a press release for the Retirement Savings for Americans Act, issued by Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO), “The bill would establish a new program that gives eligible workers access to portable, tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts. If passed, the RSAA would allow the federal government to match contributions for low- and middle-income workers, with the match beginning to phase out at median income.”
Sen. Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican, pointed out that nearly 40 million Americans currently lack access to an employer provided or sponsored retirement plan, something the bill is intended to address.
“Roughly 40 million Americans lack access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan, which represents a significant roadblock to achieving financial security for their retirement,” Tillis said. “The Retirement Savings for Americans Act tackles this real problem by establishing a pathway for savings for Americans lacking retirement options.”
The bill comes with recommendations from Uber, Doordash, and EIG, as well as Goldman Sachs, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, AARP, and the Society for Human Resource Management.
EIG President and CEO John Letteri issued a strong statement in support of the legislation, saying he was proud to work with the politicians on the legislation. “The Retirement Savings for Americans Act would address significant and longstanding gaps in the U.S. retirement system that have severely limited participation from low-and moderate-income workers. If enacted, this legislation would result in a healthier retirement system, a more financially secure workforce, and a stronger economy to the benefit of all Americans. EIG is proud to have worked closely with Senators Hickenlooper and Tillis and Representatives Smucker and Sewell on this important legislation, and we applaud them for their bipartisan leadership on behalf of workers nationwide.”
New Orleans Man Detained After An Alleged Attempt To Dismember His Own Mom With A Chainsaw
John Pittman was charged after he allegedly tried to cut off his mother's arm
A New Orleans man has been arrested after he allegedly tried to cut off a woman’s arm using a chainsaw.
According to WDSU, the New Orleans Police Department arrested 34-year-old John Pittman and charged him with aggravated battery by cutting and resisting arrest. He was apprehended after he allegedly used the chainsaw on his 70-year-old mother, causing severe lacerations to her right shoulder and bicep.
Police officials don’t yet know what happened before the attack.
“Upon their arrival, the officers located the victim suffering from what appeared to be a severed arm,” said New Orleans Police Department spokesperson Reese Harper.
Two police officers were injured in a scuffle with the suspect after they came to the rescue of the woman. A video of the incident purportedly shows Pittman fighting off the police officers as they all fell down some stairs. Officials state that one of the officers suffered a broken leg, and head and neck injuries after taking a tumble down the stairs. The other officer was bitten on the left arm. They were both taken to the hospital and have since been released.
“We do understand that they did receive mild to moderate injuries in the process of engaging the suspect,” said Harper.
NOLA reported that the incident took place in Gentilly Terrace. Pittman reportedly had an open case in Orleans Criminal District Court. He was out on a $10,000 bond after he was arrested last year on Aug. 12 on suspicion of second-degree battery and simple battery of the infirm.
According to WCAX, Pittman attacked a 73-year-old military veteran at a bus station last year. He was discovered lying in a pool of blood in the bus station’s bathroom. He had a fractured eye socket and fractured jaw bone.
Pittman is being held on an increased $300,000 bond for last year’s attack and over $1 million in the alleged attack on his 70-year-old mother.
The suspect’s defense attorney says Pittman has a history of mental illness and has not been taking his medication. He’s expected to have a mental competency hearing on July 25.
Officer Who Fatally Shot Sonya Massey Seen Saying, ‘This B-tch Is Crazy,’ In New Video
The officer, Sean Grayson, has also worked for six different law enforcement agencies over the last four years.
The Illinois police officer who fatally shot Sonya Massey, which was captured on body-cam, has come under fire for further demeaning her. Sean Grayson was recorded on video referring to her as a “b-tch” shortly after the shooting.
The video, shared by Onsite!, showed body camera footage of Grayson recounting the incident to other officers. After fatally shooting Massey in her home, the Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy described his own condition to the responding law enforcement.
Prior to the July 6 killing, Massey and another officer arrived to the women’s home in Springfield after she called them for help. Grayson asked Massey for her identification and to turn off the stove, which held a pot of boiling water.
When Grayson told her to put down the pot, the situation escalated. Massey responded by saying, “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus,” which led the officer to draw his gun.
“You better f-cking not I swear to God I’ll shoot you in you fucking face,” yelled Grayson. Although Massey apologized and threw her hands up in the air, the white police officer shot Massey three times while she ducked for cover.
Grayson remains in custody at Sangamon County Jail. A closer look at his career history reveals ongoing issues since he joined the force. WGN-TV reports that Grayson has worked at six different law enforcement agencies since August 2020, including two Sheriff’s Offices in Illinois.
Despite his lack of experience in one department, Grayson held the position of deputy when he shot Massey. Moreover, Grayson accrued two DUIs in 2015 and 2016. “There was all these red flags, and yet they still made him a deputy in (Sangamon) County,” said James Wilburn, Massey’s father.
Despite his short stints in other departments, the sheriff’s office said Grayson had no complaints of excessive force brought to its attention.
In light of Massey’s death, Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office fired Grayson. On July 18, a state grand jury indicted him on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and official misconduct. If found guilty, he faces 45 years to life in prison.
Jail Inmate Dies From Scarlet Fever After Initially Denied Medical Help
Charizma Jones, 23, was serving a one-year sentence at New York's Riker's Island for assault.
Charizma Jones died this July from an lingering case of suspected scarlet fever. However, supporters of the Riker’s Island inmate in New York City believe jail staff failed her by blocking medical help.
The Legal Aid Society sent a letter on July 22 to the New York City Board of Corrections regarding Jones’ death. The document detailed how Jones laid in her infirmary jail cell for two days with no assistance, despite showing signs of the disease.
Scarlet fever is a treatable bacterial infection that typically includes a red rash over the body, as well as a sore throat and high fever. According to the Mayo Clinic, the bacteria can spread to other parts of the body, such as the blood or kidneys, if left untreated like Jones’ case.
In May, Correctional Medical Services tried multiple times to treat the young woman. However, Riker’s staff blocked the attempts to do so, deeming Jones a “security risk” for allegedly assaulting a corrections officer. However, she swiftly transferred from Rikers to Elmhurst hospital in Queens. The 23-year-old spent two months receiving treatment there until her death on July 14.
Her family’s lawyer, MK Kaishian, told TheNew York Post how the “troubling” situation deserves a proper investigation.
“Many troubling questions surround Ms. Jones’ death, and we join the Legal Aid Society in calling for a thorough investigation by the Board of Correction as we continue to gather critical information on behalf of her family,” explained the attorney. “But whatever else may be revealed going forward, it is patently obvious that the [Department of Correction] denied medical care to a seriously ill person, and there is no excuse whatsoever for this contemptuous and inhumane conduct.”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams referred to her death as a “terrible” circumstance. He also agreed that a review is necessary.
“Anytime you lose someone, no matter if they’re incarcerated or not, it’s just, it’s terrible,” expressed Adams during a general news conference on July 23. “There should be a review. If there was someone that blocked her medical care, I don’t know of a time that you should block someone’s medical care.”
Jones was serving a one-year sentence for assault, unrelated to the alleged incident with the Riker’s officer. Her worsening condition led to presumed organ failure, which Jones had a history of, specifically in her liver. The Legal Aid Society continues to seek justice for her death.
Here We Go! Tennessee State Rep. Ogles Claims VP Harris Broke Public Trust In Impeachment Filing
According to the Bipartisan Policy Center, the 25th Amendment has only been invoked a handful of times, and the application that Ogles is calling for, Section 4, has actually never been used in American history.
Tennessee Republican Rep. Andy Ogles filed articles of impeachment against Vice-President Kamala Harris, an extension of previous articles filed by the Republican that takes aim at Harris’s record on immigration, a primary concern of conservatives this election cycle.
According to The Hill, Ogles’ filing contains an additional article claiming that Vice-President Harris breached public trust by not disclosing President Joe Biden’s mental well-being and health, something that White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has also been accused of after testy exchanges with the White House press corps earlier in July.
According to the filing, “Kamala Devi Harris has knowingly misled the people of the United States and the Congress of the United States, principally to obfuscate the physical and cognitive well-being of the President of the United States, Joe Biden.”
The original articles of impeachment, first filed by Rep. Ogles on June 12, 2023, claimed that Harris is incompetent and indifferent to what is described as a crisis at the Southern border of the United States. Harris, according to the filing, “demonstrated extraordinary incompetence in the execution of her duties and responsibilities, a stark refusal to uphold the existing immigration laws, and a palpable indifference to people of the United States suffering as a result of the ongoing southern border crisis in the United States.”
In a scene that fits with the latest season of Amazon Studios television series The Boys, on July 23, Ogles called on Vice-President Harris to invoke the 25th Amendment, which would make her the President. Ogles justified this call by saying that he was concerned about the health of President Biden, a concern that has been amplified since the June 27 presidential debate on CNN.
Ogles told Fox News, “I’ve said for over a year that Biden’s ever-declining health has rendered him incapable of leading the nation. With his recent reclusion following a supposed COVID diagnosis, it is now more apparent than ever that he must resign or be forced out. Since Biden has made it clear he will not resign, it is imperative that Vice President Harris move forward with invoking the provisions of the 25th Amendment to remove him forcibly. The safety and well-being of the American people and our nation depend upon it.”
According to the Bipartisan Policy Center, the 25th Amendment has only been invoked a handful of times, and the application that Ogles is calling for, Section 4, has actually never been used in American history.
Section 2 was used by the Nixon-Ford Administration, once to nominate Gerald R. Ford to the vice-presidency after his Vice-President Spiro Agnew resigned, and Ford used it to nominate Nelson Rockefeller as his Vice-President upon assuming the mantle of President following Nixon’s resignation after Watergate.
According to The Daily Beast, Ogles’ accusations should probably be taken with a grain of salt the size of a boulder, as he has been caught embellishing or flat-out lying about his résumé. Following an investigation by News Channel 5 Nashville, it was revealed that Ogles claimed to be an economist but, in reality, had only taken one economics class at a community college; he also claimed to be a member of law enforcement, but it was later revealed that he had been relieved of his duties as a volunteer sheriff’s deputy because he had made no progress in field training or the required courses in two years.
GOP’s New Strategy for Presidential Bid: Focus On Kamala Harris’ Record, Not Race
GOP leaders are urging fellow Republicans to stop referring to Harris as a 'DEI pick.'
Now that President Joe Biden has backed down from his reelection bid and given his endorsement to Vice President Kamala Harris, GOP leaders are urging a new approach to the presidential race.
Politico reports that during a closed-door meeting held by GOP leaders, Richard Hudson (R-NC), chair of the House GOP campaign arm, warned fellow Republican Party members to stop focusing on Harris’ race but focus on the history of the work she’s done alongside Biden.
After some Republicans referred to Harris as a “DEI pick,” GOP leaders like Hudson requested that the narrative change to focus on bigger picture issues they’ve pointed out, like Harris’ decision to skip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech before Congress as well as her take on current border laws.
“This should not be about personalities,” said Speaker Mike Johnson told Politico. “This has nothing to do with race. It has to do with the competence of the person running for president, the relative strength of the two candidates, and what ideas they have on how to solve America’s problems. And I think in that comparison, we’ll win in a landslide.”
If selected as the Democratic nominee, Harris will become the first Black and South Asian woman to become a major party nominee. House Republicans, who spoke anonymously, called out fellow party members for their comments around Harris’ race and are asking them to immediately halt that chatter.
“We have everything going our way, and you just can’t handle that?” an anonymous Republican Party member said. “We’ll give you a cheat sheet if you don’t know what else to talk about.” Since Biden stepped aside on July 21, everything from Harris’ dating history to her ethnicity and background have been under intense scrutiny—and she has yet to be announced as the Democrat’s nominee ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election.
Harris has, however, been endorsed by Biden and has since received support from public figures like Beyoncé and former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic nominee for President.
While many prominent Democrats have yet to pledge their support for Harris in the upcoming election, it is essential to note that less than 24 hours after Biden’s exit from the race was announced, Harris’ nascent campaign fundraised a record-breaking $81 million.
The Democratic nominee will formally be announced during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago from August 19 to August 22.
Man’s Conviction Overturned But Prison Refuses To Release Him
Christopher Dunn has spent 33 years in jail for a murder he says he never committed.
A man 30 years into a life sentence with parole had his conviction overturned by a Missouri judge. But though he has been ordered to be released, according to the Associated Press, the Michigan prison he is still in has not complied with the order.
Christopher Dunn, 52, was convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of then-15-year-old Ricco Rogers in 1990, which he has always denied. In February, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore filed a motion requesting that the court vacate Dunn’s guilty verdict. After a hearing in May, St. Louis Circuit Judge Jason Sengheiser ruled in favor of releasing Dunn from his sentence.
In his ruling, the judge wrote that the “Circuit Attorney has made a clear and convincing showing of ‘actual innocence’ that undermines the basis for Dunn’s convictions because in light of new evidence, no juror, acting reasonably, would have voted to find Dunn guilty of these crimes beyond a reasonable doubt.”
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office opposed the effort to vacate Dunn’s conviction. It testified that although the witnesses, who pointed to Dunn as the suspect, had recanted their stories, it believed their initial testimony was correct.
“That verdict was accurate, and that verdict should stand,” Assistant Attorney General Tristin Estep said at the hearing. The Attorney General’s Office vowed to appeal.
Although a judge instructed the prison to release Dunn, he is still locked up at the state prison in Licking. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said Dunn was not released because the office appealed the judge’s ruling, “and we’re awaiting the outcome of that legal action,” Missouri Department of Corrections spokeswoman Karen Pojmann wrote in an email to AP.
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore, whose office investigated the case didn’t understand the reluctance to release Dunn.
“In our view, the judge’s order was very clear, ordering his immediate release,” Gore said at a July 23 news conference. “Based on that, we are considering what approach and what legal options we have to obtain Mr. Dunn’s relief.” He declined to specify those options.
The Midwest Innocence Project assisted in getting Dunn’s conviction overturned when it was brought to the attention of Gore’s office.
Rogers was shot on May 18, 1990, when the shooter opened fire on a group of teenage boys outside a home. At the time, DeMorris Stepp, 14, and Michael Davis Jr., 12, claimed Dunn was the shooter. However, in a recently recorded interview played at the hearing, Davis said he lied because he believed Dunn was a member of a rival gang.
Stepp also admitted recently that he did not witness Dunn shoot Rogers. Stepp’s story has changed a few times over the years, Gore said at the hearing. Gore testified that another judge previously found Stepp to be a “completely unreliable witness” and urged Sengheiser to discount him altogether.
Dream, Achieve & Thrive: 4 Tips For Black Entrepreneurial Success
Taking the leap into entrepreneurship demands not only courage but resilience.
By Talisha Bekavac, Executive Vice President, U.S. Black Chambers
Taking the leap into entrepreneurship demands not only courage but resilience. Business owners must embrace uncertainty while finding ways to become stable and grow, often learning as they go. Yet, for Black business owners, this leap often requires more. Racial disparities, harmful biases, and increased socioeconomic factors that create a more challenging path compared to our non-Black peers can often threaten the progress and financial success of our entrepreneurial pursuits.
These barriers can manifest in a number of different ways. According to data from the Intuit QuickBooks Black History Month Survey, 79% of Black small business owners have experienced racism from a customer in the last year. Adding to this, nearly half of respondents say the fear of having to overcome racial stereotypes almost stopped them from starting their business.
While these realities may discourage us at times, they make for an even greater accomplishment for the community when we succeed against these odds, and today, many Black small businesses are finding ways to overcome the challenges at hand. At a time when most small businesses are lagging in employment, Black-owned small businesses are showing a surge. Despite accounting for only 3% of U.S. employer firms, 71% of Black-owned businesses reported they hired additional full-time or part-time staff in the past year, reinforcing our importance to the larger economy.
As Black business owners continue to make significant strides, here are some tips to consider as we work to cultivate businesses that are not only stable but thriving, and ultimately build wealth for our communities.
Don’t Be Afraid to Start Small
Every big achievement often starts with a single small stride. Whether that means deciding to open a business or gaining one new customer, these are not insignificant steps to future success. This holds true for Black business owners, many of whom are already taking risks and breaking new ground in their local communities and industries.
Data shows that 70% of Black small business owners say they’re the first in their family to own a business. They’re also innovating, with more than 2 in 5 (46%) noting they’re the only or part of a few businesses in their community offering their specific products/services.
These steps are something to be celebrated, and they’re milestones that ladder up to personal and communal success that can inspire others in our community to pursue their passions. Each milestone is a testament to what hard work and a clear vision can achieve. It’s OK to start small, focus on quality, and gradually expand your business. This will lay a solid foundation for lasting success.
Set High Standards
When building your business, professionalism is key to establishing trust and reliability with your customers or clients. You deliver exceptional quality and service and deserve compensation for that gold standard. However, more than half of Black small business owners say they’re undercharging for their products and services, and with economic uncertainty still looming, nearly a third say they don’t plan to increase their prices within the next year or aren’t sure if they should given inflationary pressures.
It’s important to articulate the purpose of your business and the value you bring to the table. Researching what your peers are charging is also a great start to avoiding underselling yourself. But don’t undervalue the full extent of your business costs, including your time, materials, and overhead, when setting prices that reflect your value. Understanding these costs will help you build a realistic but transparent pricing model to educate customers about the quality and craftsmanship of your products or services.
Tap into the Power of Community
Don’t underestimate the strength of the Black community as you build entrepreneurial success. As a business owner, you hold a powerful opportunity to help boost our economic empowerment. But that impact can be even greater when you act as a conscious consumer. Nearly 9 in 10 (88%) of Black small businesses recognize the buying power of Black consumers—more than larger corporations (83%).
By supporting other Black-owned businesses, we can revitalize our local economies, and ensure the Black dollar circulates longer within our community while we reach entrepreneurial success.
Find a Balance Between Your Personal and Business Finances
More than half of Black small business owners are using personal funds to cover business expenses, postponing their personal wealth as a result. There’s no definitive playbook for starting and growing a business, but there are resources and tools to help you manage and stay on top of your business finances, ranging from fintech products to organizational support. Nonprofits like the U.S. Black Chambers, and our national network of over 160 local Black chambers of commerce, have a wealth of educational tools and financial resources to help you gain financial access and manage your finances effectively on your journey to entrepreneurial success
The entrepreneurial journey starts with a vision and a dream. But it takes determination and resilience to succeed. Successful Black businesses serve as a powerful reminder that with the right mindset and financial resources, loyal customers will follow—and it’s the support of the Black community that will propel us all forward.
Leah Chase’s Lafayette Academy Still Needs Qualified Educators Before Opening
According to Orleans Parish School Board member Olin Parker, the number of positions the school needs is based on an enrollment figure of 300 students, but since the school currently only has around 200 students, the extra positions might not have to be filled after all.
In February, New Orleans’ NOLA Public Schools was awarded the opportunity to run a school directly for the first time in decades on the site of a low-performing charter school, Lafayette Academy. The school would be renamed in honor of Leah Chase, the legendary New Orleans chef who died in 2019 and would include grades K-5 initially, with a plan to expand to pre-K through eighth grade.
According to NOLA.com, the Leah Chase School is now two weeks away from opening and still needs to fill approximately 13 jobs, four of which have pending offers, including a first-grade teacher, two second-grade teachers, an art teacher, a Spanish teacher, and a physical education teacher. In addition to those faculty positions, the school also needs to find four classroom aides, an operations manager, and a maintenance worker.
According to Orleans Parish School Board member Olin Parker, the number of positions the school needs is based on an enrollment figure of 300 students, but since the school currently only has around 200 students, the extra positions might not have to be filled after all.
“It’s not concerning,” Parker told the outlet before, adding that the smaller number of staffers is helpful for the school’s budget. “The number of vacancies is helpful from a deficit perspective.”
In February, Tulane University professor and director of the Education Research Alliance in New Orleans, Douglas Harris, provided context on the school system in New Orleans to Fox 8. New Orleans’ public schools were drastically altered post-Katrina.
“I think there has been pressure for a while for the district to act more directly within the school system. With charter schools, they’re acting indirectly. They’re waiting for the contracts to expire, and they’re trying to get new schools open through charter organizations. But you get to the school board meeting, and people say, ‘Well, what about this school?’ And, ‘This school over here isn’t doing what we’d like them to do.’ It was a big shift that happened in the system after Katrina that was really reducing the district’s responsibility over day-to-day management of schools.”
Harris continued, acknowledging the challenges that were ahead of the district, given its financial restrictions.
“They’re trying to govern this system of charter schools and have this separate operation of running schools at the same time. The district doesn’t have a lot of funding at the district office. They don’t have a lot of people. It’s already a challenging thing to try to govern this charter school system. Now, you’re adding another very different kind of responsibility by trying to actually manage these schools on a day-to-day basis.”
Similarly, Dr. Avis Williams, the NOLA-PS Superintendent, acknowledged to the outlet that it would basically be an all-hands-on-deck situation. “It’s going to take the whole community,” Williams said. “We’re going to need partnerships and support. And so, I do look forward to all those folks who were here, cheering on this movement and wanting the board to move forward with this. I’m going to be looking to you all to support.”
The stakes for the success of the Leah Chase School are high, as the success or failure of the school could signal whether or not the NOLA-PS system will be able to follow the direction of board member Leila Jacobs Eames, who told the board at a meeting in January, “Since I campaigned for this position, people were saying, ‘We need direct-run schools, we need our schools back.’ So that’s the direction we’re trying to go in.”
The community, represented at the meeting by Pastor Gregory Manning, who is the Pastor of Broadmoor Community Church, regards the charter school movement as a failure. “The charter school program is a failed experiment. Let’s put more direct-run schools in place so we can go back to where we used to be as a city.”
