Category: New Orleans

“City of the Dead” Museum: A Haunting Crossroads for New Orleans’ History and Culture
Community, Culture, New Orleans, Writing

“City of the Dead” Museum: A Haunting Crossroads for New Orleans’ History and Culture

Introduction to the Controversy In the vibrant embrace of New Orleans, where jazz melodies dance on the breeze and Mardi … Continue reading “City of the Dead” Museum: A Haunting Crossroads for New Orleans’ History and Culture

Crawfish Princess: Overcoming Brachial Plexus with Resilience 4lbs of Crawfish at a Time.
Children, Chronic illness, Health, New Orleans, Non-fiction, Seafood

Crawfish Princess: Overcoming Brachial Plexus with Resilience 4lbs of Crawfish at a Time.

Niyah Jean hasn’t let having the use of only one hand slow her down – especially when it comes to eating crawfish!

Her left arm and hand have been paralyzed since birth due to a birth injury from a forceps delivery known as obstetric brachial plexus palsy. This condition affects approximately 1.5 out of every 1000 births in the United States. Continue reading Crawfish Princess: Overcoming Brachial Plexus with Resilience 4lbs of Crawfish at a Time.

“Red Beans and Rice: A Classic New Orleans Dish and Monday Tradition” Recipe Included
Cooking, Food, Memoir, New Orleans

“Red Beans and Rice: A Classic New Orleans Dish and Monday Tradition” Recipe Included

What I love about the history of cooking Red Beans and Rice is that is was about survival, making something taste good out of a little of nothing. You can feed a family of 4-6 people with one bag of red beans and the parts of meat what was known as throw away parts back in the days of slavery and segregation. Continue reading “Red Beans and Rice: A Classic New Orleans Dish and Monday Tradition” Recipe Included

“Under the Soulful Claiborne Bridge: Celebrating Unity, Culture, and Resilience in the Heart of New Orleans.”
Charity, Community, Culture, New Orleans, Urban Neighborhood

“Under the Soulful Claiborne Bridge: Celebrating Unity, Culture, and Resilience in the Heart of New Orleans.”

In true New Orleans style, the essence of “Project Homecoming” continues to reverberate throughout the city, inspiring locals and visitors alike with its message of hope and unity. The project’s legacy serves as a reminder that, even in the face of adversity, New Orleanians will always rise up and come together to fight for their communities and preserve the unique culture that makes the city so enchanting. As the struggle for affordable housing and equitable development continues, “Project Homecoming” stands as a testament to the power of community-driven action and the indomitable spirit of the Crescent City. Continue reading “Under the Soulful Claiborne Bridge: Celebrating Unity, Culture, and Resilience in the Heart of New Orleans.”