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Music mural displayed for 1st time since Hurricane Katrina

NEW ORLEANS — A mural that covered the wall of a pioneering New Orleans bar is back on display for … Continue reading Music mural displayed for 1st time since Hurricane Katrina

Community, Culture, events, Human services, Life, New Orleans, News, Non-fiction, Politics, United States

LaToya Cantrell Takes Office As The First-Ever Female Mayor Of New Orleans

“There’s only you and me and the work before us,” LaToya Cantrell said to a gathered crowd during her swearing … Continue reading LaToya Cantrell Takes Office As The First-Ever Female Mayor Of New Orleans

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NOLA Chic’s Essence Festival Tips

Its that time of year once again in New Orleans, no its not Carnival Time, better known as Mardi Gras, … Continue reading NOLA Chic’s Essence Festival Tips

Culture, events, Fashion, Memoir, Movie, Music, New Orleans, Non-fiction, Photography

My star studded fabulous night at the Big Easy Entertainment Awards

Last night I had the opportunity to work and attend the Big Easy Entertainment Awards and it was fabulous! All … Continue reading My star studded fabulous night at the Big Easy Entertainment Awards

Community, Culture, Memoir, New Orleans, Non-fiction

We are New Orleans

I came across this pic I took awhile ago and it made me think of all of you.. Wondering if … Continue reading We are New Orleans

Community, Culture, Life, Memoir, Non-fiction

I am New Orleans

Maybe it was the fact that I was forced to leave New Orleans, although it was for the good of … Continue reading I am New Orleans

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NOLA St.Paddy’s Day Parade

This was my first year ever attending a Patrick’s Day event, minus the tasting a green beer during the holiday … Continue reading NOLA St.Paddy’s Day Parade

Culture, New Orleans, Non-fiction

The Mardi Gras Indians Super Sunday, rescheduled due to rainy forecast

The Mardi Gras Indians Super Sunday at A.L. Davis Park has been postponed because of this weekend’s rainy forecast the … Continue reading The Mardi Gras Indians Super Sunday, rescheduled due to rainy forecast

Community, Culture, New Orleans, Non-fiction, Tourist

There will not be a New Orleans if there are no New Orleanians

It’s something soulful bout being from & living in New Orleans even with all the turmoil of day-to-day life here, politics, … Continue reading There will not be a New Orleans if there are no New Orleanians

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NOLA Mardi Gras Indians: Super Sunday

Mardi Gras Indians are Black Carnival revelers in New Orleans, Louisiana, who dress up for Mardi Gras in suits influenced by Native Americanceremonial apparel. Collectively, their organizations … Continue reading NOLA Mardi Gras Indians: Super Sunday