A recent survey shows Louisiana is lagging behind in gender equality, ranking the seventh worst state, specifically as relates to financial issues. Wallet Hub analyst Jill Gonzales says the state sees a huge difference in the weekly earnings between men and women.
Cut 3 (09) “…unemployed than men.”
A family is protesting a Terrytown Catholic school’s decision to send their African American daughter home on the first day of classes for hair that the school says violates the New Orleans Archdiocese dress code. The family says Christ the King Middle School humiliated their child and claims the school did not mention any concerns about her hair at a meet and greet that occurred before classes kicked off. NAACP Baton Rouge President Michael McClanahan says its part of a long standing tradition of private schools throwing up barriers aimed at stopping African Americans from attending.
The Iraqi government has agreed to purchase 15,000 tons of American rice in a deal that should relieve some pressure on Louisiana rice growers who are feeling the burn from an escalating trade war with China, and other nations. The Bayou State is one of the top US rice producers at about 1.35 million tons. North Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham says it’s a good step for a massive industry.
The woman accusing suspended LSU Junior Wide Receiver Drake Davis of months of abuse is changing her statement to authorities. The victim is accusing the Baton Rouge native of strangling her, threatening her, and even beating her four times, over the course of the last 18 months, time when he was clad in Purple and Gold. East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says this is not an uncommon occurrence with these types of accusations.