African American, Black History, Culture, History, Memoir, New Orleans

Lincoln Beach On this day in New Orleans May 25, 1939 and May 25, 2021

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.

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Community, Culture, Life, New Orleans

A Requiem for the Most Changed Neighborhoods: Gentrification in NOLA | Where Y’at

Unlike many cities that experience small pockets of change in different neighborhoods, New Orleans has undergone a massive wave of … Continue reading A Requiem for the Most Changed Neighborhoods: Gentrification in NOLA | Where Y’at

Community, Culture, New Orleans, Non-fiction

Crackdown or Takeover: Nola Urban Party Buses

As of today, April 18, 2019, the New Orleans OneStop Site states:Presently we are only accepting applications for the issuance of new CPNCs for AT Taxicab (Wheelchair-accessible), Courtesy, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, General Charter, and Sightseeing.All available CPNC numbers for Taxicabs, Pedicabs, Animal Drawn, have been awarded.
If you noticed it does not list “Party Bus” which is written in as Charter Party Carrier (Party Bus) in the description. There’s a “General Charter” listed as well, would it be safe to assume if the Urban Party Bus owners go down to OneStop they would be informed that the city is no longer accepting applications for party buses. If so where does this leave the Party Bus Owners?? Continue reading Crackdown or Takeover: Nola Urban Party Buses