Recently, I embarked on a personal journey to reimagine Marcus Christian’s timeless piece. I wanted to reflect the contemporary spirit of New Orleans while retaining the core essence of the original poem. Inspired, I sought to breathe new life into Christian’s work, showcasing the city’s evolution while staying true to its roots. Continue reading A Modern Remix of Marcus B. Christian “I Am New Orleans”
Social media has been ablaze with Gumbo posts, pictures, and never-ending comments on “what is put in authentic gumbo to … Continue reading Let’s Talk Gumbo-Recipe Included
The dolls reminded me of the painful memories and difficulties growing up in New Orleans with what I was told was the wrong color skin and bad short hair, the only difference was that “Ninkie” was cute and only because she was made in the 80. A lot of my feelings were rooted not in hatred for myself but for the absence of dolls that looked like me. Continue reading My Bittersweet Pickaninny Dolls: New Orleans Vintage Gambina Dolls, Ninkie, and Jody circa 1700s
National Pralines Day is observed annually on June 24th. This day honors the praline, a confection made from nuts (in … Continue reading Today is National Praline Day
In a country that prides itself on being the “land of the free,” this is just one of our many social differences and falsities, another one of which is, notably, right around the corner: On the 4th of July, Juneteenth is celebrated to honor the day enslaved African Americans in Texas found out they were free two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. I would learn that some black people thought the 4th of July meant freedom for all people, but this was not the case. July 4th is to celebrate when America declared independence from the British in 1776. Frederick Douglass would pen, “This Fourth is yours, not mine.”
Continue reading A Juneteenth learning experience in New Orleans
We live in a world where everyone likes to party. Everywhere you turn, you see events dedicated solely to getting … Continue reading What Is Mardi Gras? The REAL History and Traditions Explained by Newtral Groundz
There are African-American folktales about Hurricanes being the energy source of our ancestors; stolen Africans, beaten and lost at sea. Can Hurricanes be a mythical avenger that comes to right the wrongs of our ancestors? Souls of the sea, who unleash their wrath annually unto their oppressors?
Is there a connection between the Atlantic Slave Trade Routes and the path taken by hurricanes? If so, what about those who did not die while en route but made it to live out their lives as slaves? What vengeance do they get? Continue reading Hurricanes, African Slave Trade, and angry spirits??? My thoughts.
Built to beat the heat, these distinctive elongated homes are a fixture of the Crescent City, and beyond. By Kriston Capps June … Continue reading Design History of New Orleans’ Iconic Shotgun Home – Bloomberg
Founded in 1939, Lincoln Beach opened to the black public in 1941; the beach was one of the few places where black residents could find relief from the New Orleans summer heat.
Since the closure of Lincoln beach in 1963, there’s hope that Lincoln Beach will once again be a place for future generations to create memories, thanks to a group of cultural bearers who founded New Orleans for Lincoln Beach Foundation.
Continue reading Lincoln Beach On this day in New Orleans May 25, 1939 and May 25, 2021
This is a free event so, we are encouraging our patrons to join the New Orleans African American Museum or renew their membership because you know that Black Museums Matter, especially now.
Continue reading Family Free 3rd Saturdays at the New Orleans African American Museum in Treme
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