HumidCity

Some of our readers may well have noticed that once again a new crop of authors are appearing on the blog. You see, HumidCity is an organic community that continually grows and shifts. While I remain the dictatorial overlord the cast of characters goes through a pretty consistent state of flux.

Rooted firmly in the “pass the mic” ethos of the hip-hop scene we try to bring in new voices that we beieve need to be heard. Unlike the well known Metroblogging sites we do not make any money from the effort. As a pro blogger I wholeheartedly support being paid for my words, it is what keeps a roof over my wife’s head. I also believe that there are times when purity of message requires a removal of profit motive. HumidCity exists perpetually in one of those times: post levee failure New Orleans.

That said  would like to share the current roster of internet reprobates that have agreed to share their wit, wisdom, rants, and perspectives with you.  As always the list of active authors will change as people join and leave. I’m going to try to recap the current culprits monthly (we’ll see how that works out…)

• Bigezbear
• Dirtysouthbureau
• Editor B
• GBitch
• George Ingmire
• Liprap
• Lord David
• Loki, Founder (Me!)
• Louis Maistros
• M Styborski
• Maitri
• NOLARising
• PH Fred
• Kami Patterson
• Rachelle Matherne
• Greg Peters
• Eli Ackerman
• Wet Bank Guy

[EDIT: I am a clod. I completely forgot that the madcap snarking of Adrastos will also be found here on occassion. Omission now rectified. -Loki the clod]

As always, these voices are brought to you free of censorship by HumidCity. Please go check out their blogs, especially if you live outside of the New Orleans area. It will be infuriating and educational, I promise!

-Loki, Founder HumidCity

It’s like getting your house back.

The visit was way too short.

G Bitch

The G Bitch Spot

Another master plan, this one for Orleans schools, all of them, OPSB, RSD, and the various charter schools controlled by both. There are details from the November meeting, results of surveys, and more details at sfmpop.org. Meetings will be held this week and again after Mardi Gras. Whether you have children or not, these meetings are important. Schools often ground and center a neighborhood and what schools do, or don’t do, eventually affects us all. Even if all the kids in your local school are all right and largely college-bound, you can still get jacked by some kid from a crappy, neglected, not-fought-for school.

No, there will be no desegregation discussions.
Area #1: Jan. 10, 6-8 PM

Fischer Elementary
1801 Whitney Avenue
New Orleans, La 70114

Questions? 1-877-343-4773 (8:00am 4:30pm) [this is the number for questions about any area meeting]
Schools to be discussed: Martin Behrman Elementary, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary, William J. Fischer Elementary, Paul B. Habans Elementary, Alice M. Harte Elementary, Murray Henderson Elementary, Edna Karr High, L.B. Landry High, McDonogh 32 Elementary, Julius Rosenwald Accelerated Elementary, Schwarz Alternative High, Harriet Tubman Elementary, O. Perry Walker Senior High

Area #2: Jan. 12, 10 AM - 12 PM
McDonogh 35 Senior High School
1331 Kerlerec Street
New Orleans, La 70116

Schools to be discussed: Armstrong Elementary, G.W. Carver High, Colton Middle, Fredrick A. Douglass High, Drew Elementary, Edison Elementary, Edwards Elementary, Frantz Elementary, Haley Elementary, Hansberry Elementary, Hardin Elementary, Hughes Elementary, Jones Elementary, M.L.K. Charter School for Science & Technology, Alfred Lawless High, Lockett Elementary, McDonogh 28 City Park Academy, John McDonogh Senior High, Moton Elementary, New Orleans Center for Adult Education, Nelson Elementary, Phillips Middle, Shaw Elementary, Tureaud Elementary, Waters Elementary

Area #3: Jan. 15, 6-8 PM
Esperanza Charter School
4407 South Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, La 70119

Schools to be discussed: Augustine Middle, Bell Junior High, Bethune Elementary, Chester Elementary, Esperanza Charter, Dibert Elementary, Dunbar Elementary, Warren Elementary, Fisk-Howard Elementary, Hoffman Elementary, Hynes Elementary, Morris FX Jeff Elementary, John F. Kennedy Senior High, Laurel Elementary, Lafayette Elementary, LaSalle Elementary, Marshall Middle, KIPP McDonogh 15, Mondy Elementary, Terrell Elementary, Booker T. Washington Senior High, Wheatley Elementary, Wicker Elementary, Williams Elementary, Wilson Elementary
Area #4: Jan. 17, 6-8 PM
Schaumburg Elementary School
9501 Grant Street
New Orleans, La 70127

Schools to be discussed: Abrams Elementary, Marion Abramson Senior High, Alexander Elementary, Bienville Elementary, Bradley Elementary, Capdau-UNO Charter, Coghill Elementary, Benjamin Franklin High, Gaudet Elementary, Gentilly Terrace Elementary, Gordon Elementary, Gregory Junior High, Jordan Elementary, Lake Area Middle, Lake Forest Montessori Magnet, Little Woods Elementary, Livingston Middle, Morial Elementary, Osborne Elementary, Parkview Magnet, Sarah T. Reed Senior High, Schaumburg Elementary, Sherwood Forest Elementary, Village De L’Est Elementary, Fannie C. Williams Elementary
Area #5: Jan. 19, 10 AM - 12 PM

Eleanor McMain High School
5721 South Claiborne Avenue
New Orleans, La 70125

Schools to be discussed: Allen Elementary, Andrew Jackson Elementary, Arthur Ashe, Audubon Charter School (4-8), Audubon Charter School (PK-3), Banks Elementary, Bauduit Elementary, Benjamin Franklin Elementary, Crocker Elementary, Green Charter, Guste Elementary, Harney Elementary, Johnson Elementary, Lafon Elementary, LaSalle Elementary, Laurel Elementary, Live Oak Middle, Lusher Elementary, Lusher High, Mahalia Jackson Elementary, McDonogh 7 Elementary, McMain High, McNair Elementary, New Orleans Free Academy, Priestley Junior High, Rabouin Career Magnet, Walter L. Cohen High, Woodson Middle, Sophie B. Wright Middle

G Bitch

The G Bitch Spot (still hacked–cracker scum!)

NOLA

How do you get un-hacked? And it is a misguided, perverse compliment like “Hey baby, you want some fries with that shake?”

It seems like others are hearing the angels sing and watching the clouds part. (Yes, I am talking about Barack Obama.) The extended campaign “season” has aggravated my chronic hostile, nail-spitting cynicism but I have not been able to stop near-tears watching the bouncing signs, the hopeful and trying-not-to-cry-from-joy faces, the Republicans going independent and crossing party “lines,” the sheer damn excitement that there might be some hope, that someone has come along who may use his charisma and connections for someone other than himself and the gaggle of CEOs he went to college with. Yeah, I also had my doubts and like my elders assumed any black man running for president will be at some point shot and I tried so very hard not to fall, soft or hard, but I think I am about to allow myself for the first time in 35+ years a little foolish-grin, don’t-care-if-I-fall-on-my-face optimism.

HT: My man Oyster.

Triple thanks to my dear Loki and Humid City!

G Bitch

The G Bitch Spot (currently hacked–fuckers)

NOLA

Spammers, hackers, and scumbags have crash the site of one of my personal favorite voices in the local blogosphere: Gbitch. Not being one to allow the vile creatures win I have offered her sanctuary here on HumidCity until they can undo the damage. Be warned, my favorite angry African American female is about to assume her place here while in exile. (Bringing up the quality levels of our offering to you in the process.)

You will be seeing several new voices appear in the next few weeks as we begin our expansion of the site to include more new voices and perspectives from around our Humid City. Stay tuned, folks. The fun is only just beginning!

-Loki