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Khari Allen Lee – Conscious Evolution equals Soulful Vibrations

By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer “I feel very much a child of New Orleans,” says Khari Allen Lee who celebrates the release of his debut

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65 years of new suits for 80-year-old Mardi Gras Indian

By Geraldine Wyckoff The Louisiana Weekly Thomas Sparks Sr., the Big Chief of the Yellow Jacket Mardi Gras Indian gang, marks two momentous milestones this

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With rich legacy and colorful characters, Zulu remains a fan favorite of Mardi Gras
King Zulu-elect Elroy James is a former SU drum major In 1908, John L. Metoyer and members of a New Orleans Mutual aid society called “The Tramps,” ...
Lafon holds 2nd Annual Carnival Ball
No one, definitely not in New Orleans, is ever too old to have fun and make merry. Adding an exclamation point to that statement recently were residents of ...
Mardi Gras beads cause environmental hangover
Special to AP from McClatchy/Tribune—MCT Information Service The beads were flying all around them, some pooling in the street, some caught by revelers and cherished for a moment—most of them ...
Janet Jackson may join ‘X Factor’ talent show
Special from EURweb.com Discussions are said to be in the early stages between Janet Jackson and the producers of “The X Factor” for her to join the judging panel alongside executive ...
NAUW’s local branch to honor past president
Dolores Bergquist Coyé is this year’s New Orleans Branch of the National Association of University Women (NAUW) “Woman of the Year” and will be honored at the 102-year-old organization’s Founders’ ...
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Setting business skills to music
By Zoe Sullivan The Louisiana Weekly For 52 months, hip-hop artists and producers have been gathering at The Hanger. The first Monday of every month has become a time for education, showcasing ...
New Orleans Baby Dolls celebrate their centennial
By Kelly Parker The Louisiana Weekly Before the neutral grounds of St. Charles Avenue served as the backdrop for many Mardi Gras memories, N. Claiborne Avenue was where most of the revelry ...
Viewing Stands Now Available for Mardi Gras Parade Seating
New Orleans, LA --Sales of the parade stand seating for the 2012 Mardi Gras season has commenced. Viewing stands have been positioned in the CBD along St. Charles Ave. across ...

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