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04.12.05
COVER
STORY
Target Practices
Jefferson Parish deputies practice marksmanship by shooting paintballs at a handmade wooden target. Experts say that the image fits into the tradition of using likenesses of blacks as targets -- and fear it will lead to more blacks being targeted on the streets.
By Katy Reckdahl
NEWS & VIEWS
Commentary
Be not afraid.
Taxing Situations
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a boon for New Orleans -- but is facing renewed opposition in Congress.
By Frank Etheridge
Gambit Weekly Welcomes Todd A. Price
Diamond in the Rough
In a new book, author Steve Lerner recounts how the tiny community of Diamond became a springboard for the environmental justice movement.
By Eliza Strickland
Penny Post
Andrei Codrescu on Creely's birthday drive
Politics
Clancy DuBos on Eddie Jordan
Bouquets and Brickbats
They get what they deserve.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Creole Connection
Big Easy Music Heritage Award honoree Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin has been ambassador for the state's rural Creole culture -- while continuing to nourish it at home.
By Nick Spitzer
Hot
Seven
Our suggestions for all that's worth doing and seeing this week, including
the Hot Pick.
Special Events
Listings
Music
CD Reviews
David Kunian on Allen and Vincent Toussaint and Allen Toussaint Jazzity Project and John Swenson on Fats Domino
Music Listings
Who's
playing where and when this week.
The Arts
Theater
Dalt Wonk on In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel
Art
D. Eric Bookhardt on the Third Annual Grand Isle Juried Exhibition and Natural Disaster, Volume II.
Books
Jason Berry on Memory and Identity: Conversations at the Dawn of a Millennium
Theater, Art and Books Listings
A week's worth of culture.
Film
Balcony Seats
Rick Barton on The Upside of Anger
Film Listings
CUISINE
Restaurant Review
Todd A. Price on Thanh Thanh
Food News
By Todd A. Price
Wine of the Week
By Brenda Maitland
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