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Stephanie Coleman Brings a Public Health Lens to Houston’s Strategy
Houston’s World Cup planning is often discussed in terms of logistics and economics. Stephanie Coleman is adding another essential layer: making sure the city’s engagement is informed, safe, and inclusive for residents and visitors alike.
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Emancipation Park Shows How Communities Build Public Space When History Leaves Them Out
Houston’s Emancipation Park is more than a historic landmark tied to Juneteenth. It is an early example of a marginalized community creating its own civic infrastructure to preserve freedom, memory, and belonging.
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From Louisiana’s “Good Darky” Statue to the Million Man March: Who Defines Black Manhood?
BATON ROUGE, La. — The bronze man under the oaks at the LSU Rural Life Museum still tips his hat. One hand raised, the other at his side. The 1927 plaque on the pedestal is plain: “Erected by the City of Natchitoches in grateful recognition of the arduous and faithful service of THE GOOD DARKIES OF LOUISIANA.” Donated by J.L. Bryan. A later plate notes that the figure, sculpted by Hans Schuler of Baltimore, was given to the museum in 1972 by Mrs. Jo Bryan Ducournau of Hope Plantation. A museum
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