New Orleans’ very own and Son of the City, Juvenile presented with Key to the City by Mayor LaToya Cantrell

On Tuesday (April 13),  Legendary Cash Money rapper Juvenile, real name Terius Gray, recently received a high honor in his home city of New Orleans.

I want to extend my congratulations to Juvenile for this incredible honor! He is entitled to the title of Son of New Orleans as he is known for his talent, humbleness and represents the city’s essence and spirit. Juvenile is New Orleans. He’s more than deserving of praise for all he has contributed to the culture!

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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 Continue reading Women in New Orleans History: Honoring the life of Hattie McCray

NOLA Street Bucket Drummer: Beats OF A NOLA Girl

NOLA Street Bucket Drummer: Beats OF A NOLA Girl

She looked confident as each stick hit its intended bucket as if she knew for sure that it would produce a beat that will get the crowd dancing. Joy and bashfulness took over her as the crowd grew thick. She was loving and living in the moment. I would say she enjoyed the sounds she created more than the group she captured. It was as if the beating of her heart was in sync with her very being. Her mind formed the music, hand and sticks flowed like blood to her heart and drum beating the tunes reminiscent of our ancestors playing in Congo Square. This little girl and the sticks and buckets are the lifelines to our New Orleans history. Her soulful beats echoed sounds of hope, possibility, and greatness for New Orleans’s future cultural bearers. Continue reading NOLA Street Bucket Drummer: Beats OF A NOLA Girl