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Amy's Sweet Nola
Co-founder of Akhirah's Praline and Candy, Amy Muhammad recalls her time growing up in New Orleans, facing racism and colorism, and opening a New…
My Nola My Story: Early Childcare Special Education in Inner City New Orleans
Ashley Nunez is a local Speech Interventionist who specializes in birth to five years of age early intervention, and she also has a specialization in Special Education.
Shirelle Perkins: A Katrina Story
A personal narrative of a Katrina survivor. Shirelle Perkins tells her Katrina story and provides life lessons she's learned from it.
Shakor - Art in New Orleans
Shakor opened his art studio in 2008 in the French Quarter. He reflects back on how New Orleans culture influences his artwork and gaining popularity in the community, including amongst several celebrities.
A Conversation with Dr. Calvin Mackie
New Orleans native Dr. Calvin Mackie began a non-profit dedicated to making STEM education accessible to all children after recognizing a lack of STEM education in schools. STEM NOLA, his non-profit, is now expanding to New Orleans East, an area once…
My Nola My Story: A Look Into Art Culture and Community
Coming to New Orleans in the late 1990's, Professor Kinnord has been educating the students of Xavier University of Louisiana about the arts. Outside of the classroom, she continues her education by being a successful artist who makes an effort of…
More Than A School
A story about one of the oldest schools in New Orleans, located in the heart of the French Quarter. Three students take a trip down memory lane and explain what this now closed school meant to them.
Made in Louisiana
A voiceover from a New Orleans native on his childhood experiences growing up in the South.
My NOLA, My Story: Tremé Culture Amidst Gentrification
Working in the Tremé area post-Katrina after being a New Orleans resident prior, Liz has seen the effects of gentrification first-hand. Through Anna's Place, she supports youths in the hope of restoring a strong sense of community in a culturally…
Nola's Education, Nola's Future
This video is about Antoinette Williams and more specifically Nola's educational system. In which Antoinette Williams is interviewed and provides us with a glimpse into the present and past information regarding issues in Nola's schooling system.
The History of Lincoln Beach
Describes history of Lincoln Beach, the racial history behind it, and what it looks like 54 years after its closing.
"An Artist's Beginnings"
Varion Laurent describes how he began doing art and his history with it as well as the art culture in NOLA
Lango
This interview gets the inside scoop on Lango's influences and favorite artists
My Nola, My Story: Willie Maes Fried Chicken is still kickin'
The granddaughter of Mrs. Willie Mae was not able to make it so she sent her close friend Ariana who explains their growth through Katrina, Covid and having another location as well as giving us her favorite food.
Leaving The New Orleans I Once Knew
A story based on the impact Hurricane Katrina had on Devin Martin's life, and the lives of his family. How one of the most devestating hurricanes of all time, changed Devin's life as a young child, growing up Post-Katrina.
New Orleans vs New Iberia
My NOLA My Story My story revolves around two teams, one from New Orleans (Warren Easton) and the other from New Iberia (Jonathan Smith) (Westgate). They compete in the state championship game, which is a significant deal in high school football…
My Nola, My Story: Past, Present, & Future of Gert Town
The neighborhood of Gert Town is a keystone of Xavier University of Louisiana and has grown alongside the school. In this video, residents of Gert Town are provided with the opportunity to share their stories and lived experiences.
Dancing Through NOLA: 35 Years of Gold Star
November 10, 2019 marked the 35th anniversary of the Gold Star dance team. A few team members speak on their experiences and a brief history is given on the team.
Jeffrey Dixon, A Tale of a Black College Athlete
Jeffrey Dixon's life as a black college athlete and growing up in New Orleans.
My Nola My Story: Interview with Darryl Durham, Founder of Anna's Place NOLA
Anna’s Place NOLA is an afterschool program that works with children and youth from K-12 to address the inequities that systematically affect them in New Orleans, such as failing schools, violent neighborhoods, insufficient healthcare, low…