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Nola natives explain the love that they have for their city and the impact of Hurricane Katrina.

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Nola natives explain the love that they have for their city and the impact of Hurricane Katrina.

Both traditional forms of art like museums and unconventional like the unique street art scene was studied along with interviews with artist/skater, Irvin Washington.

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Mr. Smith explains his impact on Xavier students and how his life has changed because of Xavier University of Louisiana.

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A personal narrative of a Katrina survivor. Shirelle Perkins tells her Katrina story and provides life lessons she's learned from it.

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Noir Nola, Cierra Chenier tells the history of the oldest black neighborhood in New Orleans: The Treme

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This is a study about the second line in New Orleans from natives of the city.

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This video is about the experience a 71-year old New Orleans native, Howard Rollins Jr. encountered during is time in the Vietnam War and coming back home.

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An interview with the owner and director of N'fungola Sibo African Dance and Drum Company.

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Mrs.Joanna Purdue, a New Orleans Native, and her husband Mr.Joe Purdue, who has lived here since 1997 shared their stories to success, including a film career that led to an Emmy award for Mr.Purdue.

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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.

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Ronnie Dents, a 27-year-old artist, has been doing art since he was a young child. In this interview, he discusses how he has incorporated his art into barbering.

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Parnell Herbert talks about how he grew up in New Orleans and how he went on to become a community activist.

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Taylor Brooks a victim of hurricane Katrina takes a second and sits down to tell us about the affect on the Hurricane and what toll it took on her childhood.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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