How Louisiana shaped early African American novels, work and art
Kress spoke of the unique history of Louisiana. He says the state holds the largest bodies of poetry by people and Creoles of ...
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Alisa Banks explores her Louisiana Creole heritage, African diaspora in new Colorado Springs exhibit
Unerased," the Dallas, Texas-based artist explores her Louisiana Creole heritage and the African diaspora. About 50 to 55 ...
National Park Service withdraws Black community in Louisiana from historic landmark consideration
A Louisiana landscape of centuries-old sugar cane plantations and enduring Afro-Creole culture along the Mississippi River ...
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Why this Louisiana stretch will no longer be considered for historic protection
A Louisiana landscape of centuries-old sugar cane plantations and enduring Afro-Creole culture along the Mississippi River had been eligible for receiving rare federal protection following a multiyear ...
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When is Fat Tuesday? What to know about the last day of Mardi Gras
the annual carnival celebration that began in Louisiana during the 1700s has transformed into a month-long event. The festivities include parades throughout the historic French Quarter ...
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Is Cajun Mardi Gras older than New Orleans' celebrations? What to know about the courir.
New Orleans parades and the Cajun version of Mardi Gras, called the courir, may seem worlds apart, But experts say they have ...