Holiday Heritage

The holidays are fast approaching… It’s the perfect time of the year to celebrate and share our heritage while coming together with friends and family. While gathering together may look a little different this year, there are still so many memories to look back on and moments to look forward to. We will celebrate the holiday traditions from Thanksgiving to the New Year in our new Holiday Heritage Series.

A Legacy of Sisterhood: The United Order of Tents

Many secret organizations exist in Black culture from the Divine Nine (The Pan Hellenic Council that makes up Black Greek

Gumbo Memories from Black Southern Belle Chefs

Gumbo is the one meal that’s distinctly southern and that’s celebrated throughout Black culture during various holidays and events. It’s

New Orleans Native Blair Price Creates a Petit Sanctuary

New Orleans native Blair Price of Petit Atelier has always been moved by history, tradition, and culture. Take one look inside

Mardi Gras Heritage: Black Women Chefs in the Gulf Coast

Taste and flavor are what make Mardi Gras cuisine such a memorable experience. From New Orleans, to Mobile, Alabama to

The History of Black Mardi Gras

Black Mardi Gras culture is as mysterious and unique as it is beautiful and exciting. Many people enjoy the customs

Arts Council New Orleans Promotes first African American Executive Director & new Deputy Director

PRESS RELEASE ARTS COUNCIL NEW ORLEANS ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP Promotes first African American Executive Director & new Deputy DirectorArts Council New

Black Food Heritage: Catering New Orleans’ Zulu Coronation Ball

The Zulu Coronation Ball is the largest, open to the public (some others are invitation-only), Mardi Gras ball servicing the

Black Mardi Gras Heritage: Pensacola Krewe of African Queens

Mardi Gras ball season is in full swing. Today we have the honor of showcasing the Krewe of African Queens

Gulf Coast Black Heritage: Mardi Gras – MAMGA Royalty in Mobile Alabama

Today we are featuring the 2020 Royal Court of the Mobile Area Mardi Association. The Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association

Black Heritage Travels: A How and What to Eat Guide to Mardi Gras in NOLA, Mobile and Pensacola

Mardi Gras celebrations are beginning and there are some rules to enjoying the festivities you should know, especially when it

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