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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…
Caribbean Students Living in New Orleans
Five students of Caribbean heritage share their experiences about living in New Orleans.
Growing Up Second Line
Jayla experienced her first second line at the age of two with her family. She is now nine, and reflects back on her most memorable experiences while participating in second line.
Who Dat? A Woman at 300
New Orleans residents express their thoughts of a woman taking charge of the mayoral seat in the city of New Orleans, after 300 years of being dominated by men.
Jeffrey Dixon, A Tale of a Black College Athlete
Jeffrey Dixon's life as a black college athlete and growing up in New Orleans.
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.
Continuing the Legacy: A Xavierite Story
A Professor at Xavier University is the third generation in her family to attend this school. This is a question and answer interview about each person's experience of being a student at Xavier.
From the Islands to the City
I sat down and interviewed Ms. Junine Goodison, and we discussed her life changing when she moved from Jamaica to New Orleans. I wanted to understand the impact it had on her, and how it has shaped who she is today.
Lovely Strings
This is an interview with Nia Weber about her musical passion.
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.
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.
"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
Confessions of My New Orleans Fashion Week
Tracee created New Orleans Fashion Week in 2011. She reflects back on her experience of this process and why she chose New Orleans as the city to host fashion week.
LA Creole Legacy
In an interview led by Kotey Thomas, she interviews the president of the Louisiana Creole Research Association president Dr. Elizabeth Rhodes. Questions are raised about how exactly La Creole goes about conducting research, its findings, and where…
Through the Seams with Fashion Designer Jada Hunter
Having a chat with inspiring Nola Fashion Designer, Seamstress and brand Yadhhae creator Jada Hunter.
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.
Official Story: The Real New Orleans
Chadvett grew up in New Orleans, Lousiana, He is a part-time student, and a part-time Artist working just as hard on his career as his studies. In this Interview he goes over some of the aspects of New Orleans and what makes the city real stand out.
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 Orleans style coffee shop in Chicago with her husband.