It's no secret that Black New Orleanians have a rebellious spirit. After all, the Crescent City was the setting for America's largest slave revolt, led by Charles Deslondes. We're also home to the oldest Black neighborhood, the Tremé, where free Black people began to buy property in the early 1800s. Our city is culturally unique, even within Louisiana, reflected in our traditions and voting patterns, which differ drastically from outer lying parishes. Politically speaking, we are a spot of blue surrounded by red, so city officials do not always see eye-to-eye with state officials.
What Happens When Someone You Love Becomes a Part of Black History
Our city of New Orleans is in mourning this week, having recently lost Kerry “Fat Man” Hunter, a Grammy award-winning brass band drummer beloved…