The First 72+, a New Orleans-based nonprofit focused on addressing recidivism, unveiled a new transitional house for formerly incarcerated men in a Monday (Sept. 18) ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Ben Smith Welcome Home Center, located across from the Orleans Parish Central Lockup on Perdido, will provide a safe home and resources to returning citizens who aim […]
Khalil Gillon
Khalil Gillon is a New Orleans native from Algiers. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School and is a graduate of Louisiana State University in political journalism. Passionate about politics, Gillon ran a podcast called “The State of Today” that focused on current issues.
