It’s difficult and painful, when barbarism is framed and slanted as being tolerable or “just the way the law works”. I couldn’t wrap my head around it in 5th Grade history class, where I was taught of WWII, and I can’t comprehend it now. Some things are just universally wrong.

As part of Big Easy Magazine’s staff, I’ve been tasked with the opportunity to create a video series that satirizes and skewers current events and leaders, with the edge of a Fat Tuesday parade or costume. How does one parody what is happening now? I can’t just lighten it up – it’s got to be lit up. We in New Orleans have a sense of humor about who we are and where we live, but also with regards to the times. No doubt, next Mardi Gras is gonna be something (as it always is). Until then, I’m searching and scouring youtube, looking to land content that will juxtapose and contextualize this shameful moment in our country’s history.

On June 30th, we join the rest of the country in protest. On July 1st, we’ll continue our policy of covering everything/anything affecting this city and her citizens, including what’s happening to our neighbors at the southern border. Our neighbors that helped us rebuild after Katrina. Our neighbors that feed and entertain us. Our neighbors that care for us. Our neighbors that keep the city running 24/7 and are as important to our economy as tourism. Our neighbors, period. We celebrate our diverse residents, no matter what. We celebrate.

Has anyone requested that Ingraham’s children spend some time at these “summer camps”? I understand they’re a riot. I hear they’ll leave a lasting impact. I hear they teach the kids stuff, too …