My Nola, My Story: The People's Garden
People’s Garden Event Hosted by Sankofa and USDA
Interview of Pamela Broom, a contributor to the lower ninth ward rehabilitation, at the People's Garden event.
Tyana Jackson
My Nola, My Story via YouTube
Mass Communications department at Xavier University of Louisiana
September 1, 2022
Pamela Broom
Nia Brown
Rashida Ferdinand
My Nola, My Story
My Nola, My Story 2022 Exhibit
Video
English
iMovie
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts
"An Artist's Beginnings"
This is the story of Varion Laurent, a New Orleans native
Varion Laurent describes how he began doing art and his history with it as well as the art culture in NOLA
Mark Veals
My Nola, My Story via YouTube
Mass Communication Deptment at Xavier University of Louisiana
April 29, 2018
Varion Laurent
My Nola, My Story
My Nola, My Story 2018 Exhibit
Podcast,Video
English
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg6Mx3ZJfqE
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts
A Conversation with Dr. Calvin Mackie
This is an interview with Dr. Calvin Mackie, who is the founder and CEO of STEM NOLA.
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 thriving with living that still suffers from the effects of Hurricane Katrina.
Leah Clark
My Nola My Story via YouTube
Mass Communication Department at Xavier University of Louisiana
December 10, 2021
Dr. Calvin Mackie
STEM NOLA
My Nola, My Story
My Nola, My Story 2021 Exhibit
Video
English
iMovie, video
https://youtu.be/c-8SGkGOWx8
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts.
A Conversation with Leah Chase
A conversation with the legendary New Orleanian, Leah Chase.
The queen of New Orleans cuisine and Civil Rights legend, Leah Chase talks about the highlights of her life.
Hannah Shareef
My Nola My Story via Youtube
Mass Communications department at Xavier University of Louisiana
May 15, 2019
Leah Chase
My Nola, My Story
My Nola, My Story 2018 Exhibit.
Video
English
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrLIz9duRhY&list=PLuIv9jHpJRbH4rVcBR3m3GpOkLBAFGDwq&index=2
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts.
A Gerard LeFrere Documentary
My NOLA My Story 2019
A short documentary on New Orleans by XULA's Class of 2022 Gerard LeFrere
Gerard Lefrere
English
Documentary
A New Orleans Second Line Experience
New Orleans has a very rich and vibrant history composed of several cultures. Second Line traditions take place across the city: Uptown to Downtown.
The Men of Class Social Aid and Pleasure Club host a second line parade featuring Ladies of Class & King of Kings S.A.P.C. "Da Truth Brass Band" is also featured.
Amyre Brandom-Skinner
My Nola My Story via Youtube
Mass Communications department at Xavier University of Louisiana.
October 23, 2018
Ka'Lya Ellis
My Nola, My Story.
My Nola, My Story 2018 Exhibit.
Video
English
iMovie, video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a77tg-ViJzg
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts
A Southside Story
This is story of Southside Ali'San, a New Orleans poet/artist.
Southside Ali'San is an upcoming artist in New Orleans who shares his experiences and passion as an influencer to others.
Avane Ervin
My Nola, My Story via Youtube
Mass Communications department at Xavier University of Louisiana
December 13, 2018
Southside Ali'San
My Nola, My Story.
My Nola, My Story 2018 Exhibit.
Video
English
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnCtRMspFK8&t=23s
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts
A Walk Around Jazz Fest
Deshaina Strickland
Zaire Allen
Devin Palmer
Embre Martin
Kyteyana Cox
My Nola, My Story (Youtube)
Mass Communication Department at Xavier University of Louisiana
April 28, 2023
Louise Mouton Johnson
My Nola, My Story
My Nola, My Story 2023 Exhibit
Video
English
Video
https://youtu.be/xf9TTNtXJWQ
A digital humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Xavier Exponential students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts.
Amy's Sweet Nola
Amy Muhammad who was born and raised in New Orleans now living in Chicago running a New Orleans style cafe alongside her husband. This is her story.
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.
Hadiah Muhammad
My Nola My Story via Youtube
Mass Communication Department at Xavier University of Louisiana
April 27, 2018
Amy Muhammad
My Nola, My Story.
My Nola, My Story 2018 Exhibit
Video
English
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNnFdJlgmGU&t=1s
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts
An Interview With Dr. Gary Wiltz
Medicine in New Orleans
This is an interview with Dr. Gary Wiltz, a New Orleans native, Tulane University School of Medicine graduate, and award-winning physician who is the Chief Executive Officer of Teche Action Clinic.
Anthony Thompson
My Nola, My Story via Youtube
Mass Communication department at Xavier University of Louisiana
4th February 2021
Anthony Thompson
My Nola, My Story
My Nola, My Story 2021
Video
English
Premiere Pro, video
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts
An Interview with Pastor and Dr. Chris Sylvain
Leadership in Medicine Amid a Pandemic
Dr. Chris Sylvain, President and Owner of Best Life Pharmacy and Restaurant, discusses the founding of the Christian Vaccine Access Coalition and reflects on being in medicine amid modern healthcare and COVID-19.
Zaynab Al-Rashed
My Nola, My Story via YouTube
Mass Communication Department at Xavier University of Louisiana
03 May 2021
Zaynab Al-Rashed
My Nola, My Story
My Nola, My Story 2021
Video
English
Video
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication Department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts
Basketball Culture in New Orleans
This is a short video about the growing basketball culture of New Orleans focusing specifically on the growth of the Xavier University Men's Gold Rush team and young, black students.
This video gives an inside scoop of the growth of the basketball culture in New Orleans, Louisiana, especially focusing on the lives of the Xavier Men's Basketball team and students at Xavier University of Louisiana.
Coach Jeffrey Dixon of the Xavier Men's Gold Rush Basketball Team shares his passion and reasoning for coaching at the prestigious HBCU. He highlights on how his love for basketball has reigned true since his young days of playing basketball as a student himself. He tells of how his desire to share his love of basketball has pushed him to be an advocate for the young, prestigious black men he coaches giving young, black men the opportunity to play sports in a collegiate setting.
Coach Michael Thompson also shares his experience of basketball culture in New Orleans and how it has grown since he was a young man. While coaching the men of the Xavier Gold Rush basketball team, he shares his passion for also coaching young black men and college students who, even if they are not a part of the team, have an opportunity to play sports through the intramural program. This way college students who are interested in playing the sports they love can play without having to go to another school and they can continue to be a part of the community they know and love.
Virgil Davison
My Nola, My Nola via Youtube
Mass Communication Department at Xavier University of Louisiana
December 11, 2019
Jeffrey Dixon, Michael Thompson
My Nola, My Story
My Nola, My Story 2019 Exhibit
Moving Image
English
Video
https://youtu.be/R7AHdtXyQa4
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts.
Before and After the Eye of the Hurricane
The effects of Hurricane Katrina
This is a small presentation of Ms. Melissa Brown's telling of her life before and after Hurricane Katrina.
Kaitlyn Hearn
My Nola, My Story via Youtube
Mass Communications Department at Xavier University of Louisiana
7th May 2021
Kaitlyn Hearn
My Nola, My Story
My Nola, My Story 2021
Video
English
Video
A Digital Humanities Project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communications department students, led by Dr. Roberts.
Black Girl Magic: Women in Nola
Black Girl Magic is a frame of reference used to describe the universal awesomeness of black women.
Women of Nola discuss their life experiences and why they exemplify black girl magic.
Morgan Jackson
My Nola, My Story via Youtube
Mass Communications department at Xavier University of Louisiana.
November 27, 2018
Olivia Bergeron, Pastor Fran Love, Xavier Students
My Nola, My Story
My Nola, My Story 2018 Exhibit
Video
English
Adobe Premier, video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVa0_UgYipY
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts
Black Owned in NOLA
These are the stories of two black owned business located in the Pythian Market.
14 Parishes and Willie Mae's are some of the most popular restaurants in the Pythian Market and this is a look into their history and what makes them so popular.
Jordan Booker and Madison Grant
My NOLA, My Story via Youtube
Mass Communications Department at Xavier University of Louisiana
December 10, 2021
Christopher Taylor
Dorleon Pittman
My NOLA, My Story
My NOLA, My Story 2021 Exhibit
Video
English
iMovie, video
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts
Bo Down To The King
This story is about the head Women's Basketball Coach, Robert "Bo" Browder and his history at Xavier University.
Coach Bo has been the head coach for over 21 years. He has a major effect on the history of sports at Xavier and plays major role.
Kira Mercado
My Nola, My Story; Youtube
Mass Communication Department at Xavier University of Louisiana
December 12, 2019
Robert Browder
My Nola, My Story
My Nola, My Story 2019 Exhibition
moving image
English
Moving Image
https://youtu.be/IXWXYuc5HhY
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts
Boswell's: Home Away from Home
Boswell's Jamaican Restaurant
This is a vlog-style video centered around Jamaican Restaurant, Boswell's. This video entails an interview with the owner, Mr. Boswell Atkinson, and the introduction of the restaurant's food and environment to viewers.
Brier Evans
My Nola, My Story via Youtube
Mass Communications department at the Xavier University of Louisiana.
24th November 2020
Brier Evans
My Nola, My Story
My Nola, My Story 2020
Video
English
Premiere Pro, video
https://youtu.be/kGvo18vtX2A
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts
Bouncing Around Ideas
Foreign and Native Perspectives on New Orleans Bounce Music
This interview explores the perspectives of non-native and native New Orleanians on Bounce Music and its contribution to New Orleans and Black Society as a whole.
De'janee Jenkins
My Nola, My Story via Youtube
Mass Communication Department at Xavier University of Louisiana
5th May 2021
Zaynah Jefferson, Song Producer
My Nola My Story
My Nola My Story 2021
Video
English
Video
New Orleans, Bounce Music, Hip-Hop, Not-Traditional, Sub-Culture, Appropriation
Foreign and Native Perspectives on New Orleans Bounce Music
Caribbean Students Living in New Orleans
Caribbean Students, Foreign Student, New Orleans, HBCU
Five students of Caribbean heritage share their experiences about living in New Orleans.
Junine Goodison
YouTube
My Nola, My Story.
December 1, 2017
Janelle, Julia, Desihan and Loian
My Nola, My Story.
My Nola, My Story
Video
English and Jamaican Patois
A Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enK6nDF2qls
A Digital Humanities Project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Sharon Roberts.
Chief Chanagimire Durall
Chief Chanagimire Durall
This is an interview based on the first female police chief- Chanagimire Durall-of Xavier University of Louisiana
Domonic Archie Jr.
My Nola, My Story via YouTube
Mass Communications Department at the Xavier University of Louisiana
December 2, 2020
Domonic D. Archie Jr.
My Nola, My Story
My Nola, My Story, 2020
Video
English
Imovie, Video
https://youtu.be/y6qh895cJ5g
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts