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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…
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.
Water in New Orleans
This interview captures the effects water has had on communities throughout New Orleans and how it has affected livelihood as well.
Treme
This video explains how an urban renewal project wiped out an area that was once booming with business.
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.
The Art of the Streets
New Orleans is not called the Hollywood of the south for no reason! The streets are littered with artists, from drummers to feminist painters, to tap dancers, to hair braiders. I interviewed these artists to catch a glimpse into their worlds.
Purple Knight for Life
Anthony Deloch attended St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, LA from 1975-1979. After graduating 40 years ago, he recalls some of his favorite aspects of the school as well as his experience at his class reunion.
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.
NOLA's Rich History
Noir Nola, Cierra Chenier tells the history of the oldest black neighborhood in New Orleans: The Treme
N’Fungola Sibo African Dance and Drum Company
An interview with the owner and director of N'fungola Sibo African Dance and Drum Company.
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…
My Nola My Story: NOLA Estheticians
Alyshia Cheavious and Rhianna Jordan share their childhood experiences living in New Orleans as well as their reasoning and elaboration of their journey of becoming Estheticians in Nola. Many people do not know of the various Esthetician services…
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.
More Than A Barber
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.
Missing Mardi Gras
This is a mini-documentary-style video that captures how many communities in New Orleans are celebrating Mardi Gras through House Floats.
McDonogh 35 High School
I interview a current teacher, a previous teacher and 3 alumnus. The share their stories, experience and love for Mcdonogh 35.
Made in Louisiana
A voiceover from a New Orleans native on his childhood experiences growing up in the South.
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.
Lasting Effects of Katrina
This is an interview with Rev. Dr. Theodore Turner, a New Orleans native, Pastor of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Boothville, Louisiana.
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…