Culture, events, Music, New Orleans, Non-fiction, Tourist, Traveling, Women

ARTIST Mykia Jovan Essence Festival Superlounge

Mykia Jovan is a vocalist and songwriter from New Orleans, Louisiana and she just so happens to be my cousin! … Continue reading ARTIST Mykia Jovan Essence Festival Superlounge

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

A brief history of NOLA

From its earliest days as a meeting ground and trading site for various Native American tribes to its modern rebirth … Continue reading A brief history of NOLA

Art, Beauty, Culture, Graffiti Art, hip-hop, Katrina, Life, New Orleans, Non-fiction, Poetry, Underground, Urban Neighborhood, Women

New Orleans Artist: Kishonda Webb

Born and raised in the 7th Ward of New Orleans, Kishonda Webb turned tragedy into a creative mastery. After the … Continue reading New Orleans Artist: Kishonda Webb

Children, Culture, hip-hop, Music, New Orleans, Non-fiction, rap, Uncategorized, Underground, Youth

NOLA Girl Street Drummer

As I was walking to the Dome this young girl was drumming on her buckets with so much passion that … Continue reading NOLA Girl Street Drummer

Culture, Food, New Orleans, Non-fiction, Tourist, Traveling, Uncategorized

Must-do New Orleans list: Sno-balls, beignets, Treme and 12 more delights

While the Crescent City is never entirely predictable — and a good dose of whimsy is always the best … Continue reading Must-do New Orleans list: Sno-balls, beignets, Treme and 12 more delights

Community, Culture, Life, Non-fiction, Uncategorized, Women

The hidden history of black nationalist women’s political activism

Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the historical contributions of black people in the United States. Too … Continue reading The hidden history of black nationalist women’s political activism

Community, Culture, events, Non-fiction, Tourist, Uncategorized, Underground

Zulu 25th Lundi Gras Festival

The Zulu Lundi Gras Festival is a fun-filled day allowing the people of New Orleans and our city visitors an … Continue reading Zulu 25th Lundi Gras Festival

Community, Culture, events, Graffiti Art, Life, Music, networking, Non-fiction, rap, Tourist, Underground, Urban Neighborhood

NOLA Graffiti Art: Poor Boys Bar-Bathroom Graffiti

While attending the Tamale Festival at Poor Boys Bar in New Orleans Treme Area with my cousin, Eric and I … Continue reading NOLA Graffiti Art: Poor Boys Bar-Bathroom Graffiti

Community, Culture, New Orleans, Non-fiction

African American History in New Orleans

Look THE AFRICAN-AMERICANS The bedrock of New Orleans life, from its jazz to its cuisine, is built on the … Continue reading African American History in New Orleans

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

Mardi Gras 2018

Mardi Gras Parade Schedule 2018 Schedules, Routes, Pictures and Activities Saturday, January 6, 2018 Phunny Phorty Phellows 7:00 p.m. Uptown … Continue reading Mardi Gras 2018