New Orleans

'The only answer is music': Neta Elkayam's border-crossing journey, from Morocco to New Orleans

Israeli-Moroccan artist Neta Elkayam carries the music, memories and contradictions of her North African heritage from Israel to the Deep South

Israeli-Moroccan artist Neta Elkayam sees music as a way to survive and as a form of resilience.Premium
People walk along Bourbon street days after a U.S. Army veteran drove his truck into the crowded French Quarter on New Year's Day in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. January 6, 2025.

Archaeologists find clues to 1700s fires under New Orleans street

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are seen protesting against the North American Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism in New Orleans, in early December.

The protesters that proved antisemitism is alive and real - opinion

Minneapolis City Council Member Jamal Osman speaks alongside other elected officials at a press conference to address reported federal operation targeting Somali immigrants, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US December 3, 2025.

Somalis arrested in Minneapolis immigration operation, federal officials say


Tropical Storm Barry nears New Orleans, raising flood threat

A tropical storm warning was posted on Thursday afternoon for metropolitan New Orleans, and a hurricane warning for a stretch of the Louisiana coast south of the city.

Flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, 2005

New Orleans cancels Women’s March, cites anti-Semitism controversy

“Many of the sister marches have asked the leaders of Women’s March, Inc. to resign but as of today, they have yet to do so,” the New Orleans chapter said.

Women's March

New Orleans walks back 'BDS' resolution after Jewish groups cry foul

City Council members said they were stunned to hear that the non-binding resolution was portrayed as anti-Israel considering it did not mention the country in its text.

BDS

New Orleans City Council to reconsider BDS resolution

City Council President Jason Williams and other council members have told the local media that they will move to reconsider the resolution at their next council meeting.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators carrying a sign reading "DBS" (Divestment, Boycott, and Sanctions) march against US aid to Israel