Sateria Tate-Alexander and Danny Allen, Author at The Lens

A large group of people stand with their bicycles in front of New Orleans City Hall during the Ride for Peace event. The diverse crowd includes men, women, and children wearing casual and event-themed clothing, some in orange shirts with slogans. The atmosphere is energetic and united, with participants posing for a photo before the community bike ride begins. The tall, glass-paneled City Hall building looms in the background, flanked by large trees.

While New Orleans invested in violence intervention, Baton Rouge made crippling cuts

August 13, 2026 Updated August 12, 2026

Louisiana's two biggest cities took different paths: New Orleans funded community programs to historic success, while Baton Rouge shifted its priorities, leaving the program with little to no funding.

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Author: Sateria Tate-Alexander and Danny Allen

While New Orleans invested in violence intervention, Baton Rouge made crippling cuts

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