Saints Quarterback Drew Brees has issued two apologies, one handwritten, the other video, for the controversial comments regarding players protesting the anthem. Brees says his words lacked awareness and compassion and were hurtful for black people to hear…
Brees said on Wednesday in an interview with Yahoo Finance that he would never agree with kneeling during the national anthem as a form of protest. Many in the black community called the comment insulting.
Thousands of protestors marched through New Orleans last night a day after police used tear gas to disperse a protest. The march was ultimately peaceful but began with an ultimatum from organizers that future actions could turn violent if the city did not meet their demands to defund New Orleans police and increase funding for social programs.
The state moves into Phase Two of the economic reopening today. The change means establishments that previously were allowed to operate at 25% occupancy will now see that increased to 50% capacity. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says businesses where a service is rendered to a client with a long amount of time in close contact will also open with some guidance on virus spread mitigation.
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Phase Two will last at least 21 days.
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser announces the reopening of Louisiana’s welcome centers under Phase Two guidelines today as the state is ready to start accommodating travelers. Nungesser says there will be a strict cap on the occupancy of the lobbies at any one time, along with more frequent cleanings.
Welcome centers have been closed since March 16th.