Author’s Note: Amy Benson is a friend of various members of our blog. In recent travels to New Orleans at the beginning of the year, she found herself in a situation that many black people in their life have faced at one point or another. Rather than recapping the story, I’m going to let her … Continue reading #StopProfiling: How Amy was profiled at a @Hyatt in New Orleans
It’s been four days since we put the wraps on another Carnival season in New Orleans. As much as I enjoy being able to ride my bike on St. Charles without the mass of people in the way, life has been much quieter in the neighborhood since Tuesday. That being said, here’s the best and … Continue reading The best & worst of Carnival 2018
Had it not been for Kevin Smith, New Orleans residents Caitrin and Dave Gladow would have never met each other. “This was in 2006,” Mrs. Gladow said recently, “I was newly single and not looking. At the same time, ‘Clerks II’ was about to be released in theatres, so on a whim, I posted on … Continue reading Love and Kevin Smith
We’ve made it. In over 24 hours St. Charles will be filled with thousands of parade goers as Oshun and Cleopatra rolls towards the Central Business District. Over the past month you’ve read tips on how to enjoy your first Mardi Gras. And while there’s probably a lot of things that I left out, it’s … Continue reading 50 Things Every First Time Mardi Gras Goer Should Know (Part 5 of 5)
We’re at the home stretch of my Mardi Gras series, which means we’re getting to the good stuff regarding tips on things to do and not do while you’re here. 20. The best way to get beads is by bringing a sign Rae Cote, a friend of this blog, sent me a few examples … Continue reading 50 Things Every First Time Mardi Gras Goer Should Know (Part 4 of 5)
So far in this series you’ve read about things such as never jumping on parade floats, who to call when your ass gets in trouble during Mardi Gras, as well as some fun facts. Today’s column highlights tips 30-21 30. Always carry a portable charger. In 2015, when I came for the first weekend … Continue reading 50 Things Every First Time Mardi Gras Goer Should Know (Part 3 of 5)
In the first installment of this series, you learned about fishing nets, dark alleys, and avoiding the shithole that is the McDonalds on Canal Street. Today’s installment includes things about football, signs, and the like. 40. It’s roll, not march While I was writing this, I asked a friend why we say roll instead of … Continue reading 50 Things Every First Time Mardi Gras Goer Should Know (Part 2 of 5)
When the clock struck midnight on January 6th in New Orleans, it meant one thing and one thing only, the start of Carnival season. With the help of my Twitter followers and a few other folks, I decided to create a list of 50 things first time Mardi Gras goers should know when they come … Continue reading 50 Things Every First Time Mardi Gras Goer Should Know (Part 1 of 5)
On September 12, 1987, Pope John Paul II made a pilgrimage to New Orleans as part of his trip to the United States. The visit, which marked the first time a sitting Pope visited the Crescent City, included worship at St. Louis Cathedral as well as a visit to Xavier University to speak on education … Continue reading Katie, Kamara and the year of the miracle in New Orleans
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