New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell Promises To Pay Back $30K Of Taxpayer Funds She Used For First-Class Flights After Claiming Economy Is ‘Unsafe’ For Black Women

“Based on the policy review, however, I will have to reimburse,” she told reporters during a groundbreaking event for a new YWCA facility. “So, I’m moving forward to do that.” Cantrell previously sparked backlash for defending the expenses, citing her racial background and the COVID-19 crisis as her reasons for paying more. “Anyone who wants to question how I protect myself just doesn’t understand the world Black women walk in,” she told New Orleans news organizations. “My travel accommodations are a matter of safety, not of luxury. As all women know, our health and safety are often disregarded, and we… Read Full Article