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Photo exhibit showcases forgotten histories of Pointe-au-Chien’s native tribe
By Makenna Mincey Contributing Writer As part of a celebration of Francophone culture, South Louisiana’s French-speaking Pointe-Au-Chien Indian Tribe have become the subject of a
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‘The Original Baby Doll’ leaves cultural legacy
By C.C. Campbell-Rock Contributing Writer Before Miriam Batiste Reed, “The Original Baby Doll,” is laid to rest this weekend, she will be celebrated and sent
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By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer History buffs, art purveyors and enthusiasts looking to take a trip back in time to explore the influence and impacts of women in ancient Egypt can visit ... Five years after his death, new music arrives from Prince
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — Five years after his sudden death, the icon Prince’s estate is releasing brand new music that is sure to excite his still loyal ... Howard University community mourns Chadwick Boseman
By Michael Burgess II Contributing Writer (Special to the Trice Edney News Wire from the Howard University News Service) — While many were getting ready for bed or looking forward to a ... Sylvester Francis, founder of Backstreet Cultural Museum, dies
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer “A Powerhouse of Knowledge” stands as the slogan of the Backstreet Cultural Museum. It also is an apt description of the museum’s founder and curator, the much ... Wrongly convicted man’s journey from inmate to lawyer fuels new show ‘For Life’
By Ronda Racha Penrice Contributing Writer (Urban News Service, a Division of Zenger News) — Billboards in urban areas and a robust ad blitz for a new Tuesday-night ABC drama promise something ... Zulu organization, an integral part of New Orleans life and culture
By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer In the early 1900s, a close-knit, enthusiastic group of young Black men in New Orleans coalesced under the nickname “the Tramps” after taking in a musical comedy ... The aroma of king cakes and the sound of jazz fill the New Orleans air
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer Twelfth Night, which is always January 6, marks the last night of the twelve days of Christmas, the celebration of the Epiphany and the beginning of the ... Looking back to defining musical developments in 2019 and the last decade
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer While New Orleans famously embraces its traditions, some changes actually enhance the cultural heritage of the city by bringing in new ideas and elements. Excellent examples of ...
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