Regina Barrow
Coverage of Regina Barrow in the Nexus archive.
- A ‘gentle giant’: State Sen. Larry Selders, who represented Baton Rouge, dies
State Sen. Larry Selders of Baton Rouge died unexpectedly on July 7, 2026. He served in the Louisiana Legislature since 2021, representing House District 67 before winning the 14th Senate District seat in 2025. Colleagues described him as a 'gentle giant' and highlighted his work on mental health and children's issues.
- Black political power will be a central topic at Essence Fest panels
The Essence Festival of Culture will feature panels addressing Black political disenfranchisement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Louisiana v. Callais, which weakened the Voting Rights Act. The Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) will highlight impacts of redistricting in Louisiana, where one of two majority-minority congressional districts was eliminated. Panels will focus on voting rights, redistricting, and strategies to protect Black political power.
- Changes in store for Louisiana colleges under new state laws
Louisiana public universities will gain authority to increase tuition and fees under new state laws, while also addressing hazing and deepfake-related harassment. Laws passed include provisions for differential tuition, punishment for violent hazing, and classifying deepfakes as power-based violence.