Grand Opening of NOLA Sips SnoBar & Bistro
Stricen Carter, CEO of NOLA Sips and Sweet Thangs, is known as the creator of the designer Sno-ball and specialty
Category: Women
Women’s History: The hidden history of black nationalist women’s political activism/https://theconversation.com/us
January 30, 2018 6.33am EST Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the historical contributions of black people
Women in New Orleans History: Honoring the life of Hattie McCray
“Defending Her Honor.” Defending her honor, Protecting her name, She fell, bullet wounded— Thank God but not in Shame! She fell warding off A beastly attack, A sterling young woman, Even though she was black. Defending her honor, Protecting her name, She fought for her virtue, And died for the same.85 Written by Ivy Lenoir
Mardi Gras Memories
Mardi Gras 2021 is canceled, well something very very close to canceled anyway and it’s for our safety, COVID-19… But, Life and love go on, and as y’all know, we live by “Laissez les bons temps rouler” here in New Orleans. Now, let me get my Mardi Gras started so I create more memories, but the new ones will be full of love, fun, excitement, and a few daiquiris! Make sure to grab one before 11pm!
New Vegan Concept To Open At St. Roch Market- Coalesce Goods
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – St. Roch Market is delighted to announce its newest vendor, Coalesce Goods. This local dining
Celebrating the partnership of Kenneth & Melba Ferdinand of Café Rose Nicaud
On Monday, December 16, 2019, family, friends, and customers of Café Rose Nicaud came together to celebrate The Ferinand’s retirement
My Mother’s Sacrifice
I’m really on one this morning, overwhelmed with thankfulness and gratitude. I wanted to take this time to publicly tell
Kinky Chics Beauty Boutique-BLACK OWNED BEAUTY SUPPLY STORE IN NEW ORLEANS
Have you heard about a new Black owned beauty supply store in the New Orleans area? If not, please read
Remembering Big Queen Kim “Cutie” Boutte
Big Queen Kim’s life was dedicated to the Black Masking Indian culture (once known as Mardi Gras Indians) since the age of five with the Mandingo Warriors and Spirit of Fi Yi Yi. Her Uncle and Big Chief Harris’s voice radiated over the crowd as he and Big Queen Kim’s spirit lead us back to Solider’s Field as he shouted, “She was My Queen!” during the vigil on Wednesday, August 12th. It was a beautiful evening as hundreds of people packed the streets of Treme to honor our beloved Queen’s life. “She loved the culture,” says Big Chief Victor.
Essence Festival 2019 Memories: NYDJ Family Festival at the Jane Club New Orleans Review
Last year the Essence Festival hosted several events to celebrate all things Blackness and Womanhood in New Orleans, and Essence
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