News for New Orleans - Verite News
2 days ago · Verite News’ mission is to empower New Orleans by providing free access to news, especially amplifying marginalized voices. As a Black-led nonprofit newsroom, your generous donation is vital in ensuring equitable truth, facts, and fairness for everyone in our community. Donate Now. Verite News is the the proud recipient of support from:
Government - Verite News
Nov 5, 2024 · To get Verite News alerts, text “NEWS” to (504) 410-7411 or enter your number below. Text STOP to quit, standard message rates apply. Dante Gentile was arrested and released without care before his suicide. The suit claims the coroner then allowed his body to decay for months. Verite News delves into politics and government in New Orleans ...
Judge puts pause on Ten Commandments classroom displays
1 day ago · Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and Gov. Jeff Landry have both signalled their support for the requirement. As he preparred to sign the controversial bill into law, Landry said: “I can’t wait to be sued.”. The law’s backers claim that the religious text played a key role in the founding of the United States, and thus forms part of American history.
Welcome to Verite - Verite News
Jul 27, 2022 · Verite is a diverse, Black-led nonprofit news organization that launches today to serve communities in the Greater New Orleans area and beyond. Our mission is to confront the structural issues that are tearing apart the social fabric of our society, revealing and documenting the causes and impacts and engaging the community in seeking solutions.
Verite: Truth. Facts. Fairness. - Verite News
Jul 25, 2022 · Funded, in part, by a $2 million grant from the Ford Foundation, the independent, non-partisan newsroom will be built on the pillars of TRUTH, FACTS and FAIRNESS. The Verite board includes National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial, Essence Magazine founder Ed Lewis, Liberty Bank President Alden MacDonald, author and Tulane professor ...
About Us - Verite News
Verite is a nonprofit newsroom that operates as a division of Deep South Today, an incorporated nonprofit organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, EIN #47-2158741. VeriteNews.org is supported by grants from foundations, by contributions from donors and sponsors and by advertising.
Civics 504 Democracy Guide - Verite News
Nov 6, 2024 · Elections in Louisiana can change, but only if its citizens demand it with active participation in the democratic process. That’s why Verite News is introducing Civics 504, a field guide to democracy for Louisiana. Civics 504 will include useful context on the upcoming elections, a guide to state laws on voting and registration, statewide and ...
Justice - Verite News
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Our Vision - Verite News
Sep 18, 2024 · With the failures and downsizing of local news media, vulnerable populations in New Orleans and much of the region, are facing existential threats that hold back our community and prevent us from reaching our full potential.
Press release: Verite launches - Verite News
NEW ORLEANS, LA. – July 27, 2022 – Verite, a first-of-it-kind news organization in the New Orleans area, today announced the launch of its newsroom, which is set to go live in the fall. The newsroom’s in-depth, data-based reporting will focus on solution-based coverage on crucial topics such as education, housing, health care, criminal ...