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Black Attitudes In New Orleans: Crime, Safety And The Quality Of Life, Susan E. Howell, Silas Lee

Survey Research Center Publications

On a number of measures, black perceptions of the quality of life in New Orleans have improved over the past few years. Blacks are less negative about how things are going in the City, are more optimistic about the City's future, and have more trust in City Hall. Three factors are probably responsible for these positive changes, the tremendous popularity of Mayor Marc Morial, the improved image of the police, and the slightly more optimistic economic outlook of black residents. The police are more highly regarded by black voters than they have been through most of the past ten years. …