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Hear the story of the Deslondes Rebellion, the largest revolt of enslaved people in U.S. history
Season 1 Episode 694
On the night of Jan. 8, 1811, Charles Deslondes led the largest known uprising of enslaved people in American history.
More than 500 people particip…
2 years, 4 months ago
La. one step closer to second majority-Black district; Gov. Landry pushes for closed primaries
Season 1 Episode 692
A map with a second majority-Black district gained approval by both Louisiana’s House and Senate this week. This comes after a federal judge ordered …
2 years, 4 months ago
Louisiana farmers will gather to discuss climate change; understanding this year’s crawfish shortage
Season 1 Episode 691
After winning a substantial new contract from the Big Three automakers in November, the United Auto Workers are targeting a part of the country it’s …
2 years, 4 months ago
New exhibit explores Louisiana’s connection to Haiti; NOLA mural collection unveils 10th painting
Season 1 Episode 690
Roughly a third of workers at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama want to join the union, according to the United Auto Workers.
This comes after the UA…
2 years, 4 months ago
Encore: How the Baton Rouge bus boycott inspired Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Season 1 Episode 689
This episode of Louisiana Considered aired on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. Here's what it featured:
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day, a time to remem…
2 years, 4 months ago
Landry’s first week as Gov.; history of the Saenger Theatre; donating blood in Louisiana
Season 1 Episode 687
Louisiana’s new governor, Jeff Landry, is wrapping up his first week in office. The Times Picayune/New Orleans Advocate’s editorial director and colu…
2 years, 4 months ago
La. tribes struggle for recognition; fight to end racial quotas on state’s medical board
Season 1 Episode 686
In November, the National Congress of American Indians convened for their 80th annual convention and marketplace in New Orleans. While the event is m…
2 years, 4 months ago
Using wetlands to fight emissions; support for student parents; history of NOLA’s fraternal clubs
Season 1 Episode 685
Louisiana is sometimes referred to as America’s wetlands. The state’s abundant marshes are the source of a billion dollar fishing industry and a crit…
2 years, 4 months ago
New Orleans early education initiatives; new Louisiana laws; photo exhibit on undocumented workers
Season 1 Episode 684
New Orleans voters approved a 20-year property tax to expand free early childhood education for low-to-moderate-income families in 2022. Since then, …
2 years, 4 months ago
Exploring the human-animal relationship through music; remembering La.’s first Black Lt. Gov.
Season 1 Episode 683
Musician and composer Charlie Rauh recently completed a first-of-its-kind artist’s residency at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine.
Rauh spent a…
2 years, 4 months ago