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Treme 7th Ward Arts & Cultural Festival

Tremé Fest 2019 happens Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 under the Claiborne Have Bridge at St. Ann street … Continue reading Treme 7th Ward Arts & Cultural Festival

Life, Memoir, Uncategorized

Nola Chic Memoir: Thoughts on my move to NOLA last year

I dont know what the hell I was thinking when I decided to give up all I attained & accomplished … Continue reading Nola Chic Memoir: Thoughts on my move to NOLA last year

Community, Culture, events, Katrina, Life, Memoir, Non-fiction, Urban Neighborhood

Where are all the Nola Natives??? My walk thru Treme

My Saturday was jammed pack with events within walking distance of each other in the Treme neighborhood and since the … Continue reading Where are all the Nola Natives??? My walk thru Treme

Community, Culture, Graffiti Art, Katrina, Life, Memoir, New Orleans, News, Non-fiction, Photography, Uncategorized

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

Culture, events, Life, Music, networking, New Orleans, Non-fiction, Photography, Tourist, Traveling

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

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

Culture, events, Life, New Orleans, Non-fiction, Uncategorized, Urban Neighborhood

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

Life, Memoir, New Orleans, Non-fiction, Women

Memories of Mardi Gras

This evening while researching the history of Mardi Gras my mind was flooded with memories of Mardi Gras. It felt … Continue reading Memories of Mardi Gras

Chronic diseases, Chronic illness, Health, Life, Memoir, Non-fiction, Uncategorized, Underground, Women

My Inexperience with Marijuana: Story of a new short term smoker

After receiving an invite to attend an educational session on medical cannabis featuring one of the nations leading experts, a … Continue reading My Inexperience with Marijuana: Story of a new short term smoker