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.
Growing Up Second Line
This is the story of Jayla "Bean" Nash's life. She is a nine years old; Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana native.
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.
Amyre Brandom- Skinner
My Nola My Story via Youtube
Mass Communications department at Xavier University of Louisiana.
December 4, 2017
Jayla Nash
LaToya Kirton
Jonas Nash
My Nola, My Story.
My Nola, My Story 2017 Exhibit.
Video
English
iMovie, video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDkYUxk36jk
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts
Who Dat? A Woman at 300
Residents of the city of New Orleans reflect on the first woman to be elected mayor in the city, after 300 years.
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.
Jade Myers
Youtube
My Nola, My Story, in the Mass Communication department at Xavier University of Louisiana.
November 18, 2017
Keelyn Myers, Joe Brown, Dennis Joseph, Whitney Johnson, Judy Bracy, Ayanna Robertson
My Nola, My Story.
My Nola, My Story 2017 Exhibit.
Video
English
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMncoWii_vU
A Digital Humanities Project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts.
Jeffrey Dixon, A Tale of a Black College Athlete
Insight into Jeffrey Dixon's life, the point guard for Xavier University of Louisiana.
Jeffrey Dixon's life as a black college athlete and growing up in New Orleans.
Monte Lambert
Jeffrey Dixon himself.
Mass Communications department at Xavier University of Louisiana.
December 28, 2017
Jeffrey Dixon
Monte Lambert
Monte Lambert
iMovie
English
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwZSi8_mgxY&t=13s
Hiding in the City
Poetry, Black Male, New Orleans Native
I had the privilege of interviewing Corey McCall, a freshman at Xavier University and a New Orleans native. We spoke about how violence and failure to express yourself in New Orleans has impacted his poetry.
Victoria Clark
youtube
My Nola, My Story
November 29, 2017
Corey McCall
My Nola, My Story
My Nola, My Story
Podcast
English
Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/embed/mGircz6TU0Q
A Digital Humanities Project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Sharon Roberts
More Than A School
An exposition about three students' experiences at a monumental French Quarter 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.
Leland Johnson
More than a school, My Nola, My Story via YouTube.
Leland Johnson
November 24-December 4 2017
Leland Johnson
Dominique Williams
Michael Keys
Owner-Leland Johnson/My Nola, My Story
My Nola, My Story Fall 2017
Video-H-264
English
Biography/ History
https://youtu.be/ueQ1bOxoR1I
It references St. Louis Cathedral's history and the affect it had on three students who attended the school.
Continuing the Legacy: A Xavierite Story
A family who attend the same college for three generations.
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.
Brianna Montgomery
Interview
Brianna Montgomery
November 30, 2017
English
Question and answer article
From the Islands to the City
An interview between Junine and I about how New Orleans impacted her life when she moved.
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.
Piper Thurman
Junine Goodison
Xavier University of Louisiana Mass Communications Department.
November 28th, 2017
Junine Goodison
Piper Thurman
XULA Mass Communication Department, Piper Thurman, & Junine Goodison
My Nola My Story, 2017
Text
English
Brief Article
Lovely Strings
Musical instruments
This is an interview with Nia Weber about her musical passion.
Kimani Hamilton
Nia Weber
Kimani Hamilton
November 27, 2017
Kimani Hamilton
Nia Weber
Kimani Hamilton
Nia Weber is a fellow church member.
Video (Youtube)
English
Nia's musical passion
Leaving The New Orleans I Once Knew
Growing up from a young child, to an adult Post-Hurricane Katrina.
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.
Mercedes Holcomb
Devin Martin's My Nola, My Story via Youtube.
Mercedes Holcomb
December 1, 2017
Mercedes Holcomb
Devin Martin
My Nola, My Story
My Nola, My Story Fall 2017
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/veIf_SyVyec" frameborder="0"></iframe>
English
Youtube Video, iMovie Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veIf_SyVyec
Devin's childhood story, about growing up after Hurricane Katrina.
Shirelle Perkins: A Katrina Story
New Orleans native Shirelle Perkins shares her Hurricane Katrina experience.
A personal narrative of a Katrina survivor. Shirelle Perkins tells her Katrina story and provides life lessons she's learned from it.
La'Shance Perry
My Nola, My Story; Shirelle Perkins: A Katrina Story
La'Shance Perry
December 6, 2017
Shirelle Perkins
La'Shance Perry
Dr. Shaeron Roberts
My Nola, My Story
My Nola, My Story Fall 2017
Video
English
iMovie, Youtube Movie
https://youtu.be/FZgEcsD20Hs
Hurricane Katrina Survivor
My Nola, My Story: Bikes
Bike riding
An article about the sense of community in New Orleans told through learning to ride a bike.
Shondrel Ortiz
Omeka
December 8, 2017
.docx
English
Article
"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
Street Art, Is It Art?
Gamoni Fallings
My Nola My Story via Youtube
Mass Communication Department at Xavier University of Louisiana
May 10,2018
Olivia Vega
My Nola, My Story.
My Nola, My Story 2018 Exhibit.
Video
English
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEJSXaabNCQ
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts
Confessions of My New Orleans Fashion Week
This is the story of Tracee Dundas, founder of 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.
Dasia Moore
My Nola My story via Youtube
Mass Communication Department at Xavier University of Louisiana
April 26, 2017
Tracee Dundas
Jade Myers
My Nola, My Story.
My Nola, My Story 2018 Exhibit.
Video
English
Adobe Premiere Pro, video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTfcP1Ms2vo
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts
LA Creole Legacy
Mass Communications Major, Kotey Thomas interviews the president of the Louisiana Creole Research Association, Dr. Elizabeth Rhodes.
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 the president sees the organization going within the next decade. To learn more about the Louisiana Creole Research Association or La Creole, please go to http://lacreole.org
Kotey Ensha Thomas
My Nola, My Story via Youtube
Mass Communications Department at Xavier University of Louisiana
April 20, 2018
Dr. Elizabeth Rhodes
My Nola,My Story
My Nola My Story 2018 exhibit
Video
English
Adobe Premiere Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnWuu7msyKs
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts.
Through the Seams with Fashion Designer Jada Hunter
A look into Nineteen-year-old Fashion Designer Jada Hunter fashion savvy lifestyle.
Having a chat with inspiring Nola Fashion Designer, Seamstress and brand Yadhhae creator Jada Hunter.
Tehya Dickerson
My Nola My Story via Youtube
Mass Communication Department of Xavier University
April 22,2018
Tehya Dickerson
My Nola, My Story.
My Nola, My Story 2018 Exhibit
Video
English
Video
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts
Shakor - Art in New Orleans
This is the story of Shakor, a New Orleans based artist.
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.
Lacee Ancar
My Nola My Story via Youtube
Mass Communication Department at Xavier University of Louisiana
May 1, 2018
Shakor
Dasia Moore
My Nola, My Story.
My Nola, My Story 2018 Exhibit.
Video
English
Adobe Premiere, video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h_A9sTTZ-8
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department students, led by Dr. Shearon Roberts
Official Story: The Real New Orleans
This is some background on the life of New Orleans coming from the perspective of Chadvett Ebanks who's lived through and seen it all.
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.
Basie Comer
My Nola My Story via Youtube
Mass Communication department at Xavier University of Louisiana.
May 5th ,2018
Basie Comer
Chadvett Ebanks
My Nola, My Story.
My Nola, My Story 2018 Exhibit.
Video.
English
iMovie, Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzNgrndy1go
A Digital Humanities project by Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communication department 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