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How NPR’s ‘White Lies’ unearths largely untold story of the Talladega prison riot
Season 1 Episode 465
Mardi Gras is back! After a stay-at-home year in 2021 and shortened parades in 2022, krewes are finally rolling on their full, traditional routes. Bu…
3 years, 7 months ago
A new investigation details impact of gentrification in New Orleans’ Treme neighborhood
Season 1 Episode 464
New Orleans is one of the few major American cities without some form of rapid transit. Now, the Regional Transit Authority is trying to change that …
3 years, 7 months ago
A Streetcar Named Desire – the classic New Orleans-based play – takes on new life as a ballet
Season 1 Episode 463
Heart disease, high blood pressure, and hypertension are not only common in the Gulf South, but they also disproportionately impact Black communities…
3 years, 7 months ago
In new collection of African American poetry and texts, LSU libraries connect families to ancestors
Season 1 Episode 462
After years of trying to track down their grandfather's publications, two cousins from Maryland finally found what they were looking for at LSU Libra…
3 years, 7 months ago
Making Mardi Gras accessible: How Krewe of King Arthur accommodates for riders with disabilities
Season 1 Episode 461
Organizers of the Mayor Cantrell recall in New Orleans are pushing for more signatures before the February 22 deadline to bring the question to the b…
3 years, 7 months ago
From the Czech Republic to Cape Verde to Uruguay, we look at carnival celebrations around the world
Season 1 Episode 460
It’s Carnival season in Louisiana and around the world. Yes, you’ve heard of Mardi Gras, and you might be familiar with Carnaval in Brazil, but durin…
3 years, 7 months ago
An aging YMCA facility in Baton Rouge is set to turn into affordable apartments
Season 1 Episode 459
Law enforcement officers from outside of the New Orleans area will head to the Crescent City to help with policing and security during Mardi Gras. Bu…
3 years, 7 months ago
New Orleans jazz meets worship and spiritualism at 29th Annual Jazz Service
Season 1 Episode 458
In the days since abortion became heavily restricted or illegal, pregnancy resource centers have been getting more financial support in states like M…
3 years, 7 months ago
Baton Rouge law enforcement aims for positive traffic stop interactions with new program
Season 1 Episode 457
Baton Rouge law enforcement recently adopted the new program, LightsOn! The initiative seeks to transform traffic stops from punitive interactions to…
3 years, 7 months ago
'We are resilient people': A project to keep cultures and land above water
Season 1 Episode 456
Now through February 24 at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center in Baton Rouge is “Preserving Our Place– A Photographic Exhibition.” This display o…
3 years, 7 months ago