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Hector Chiquin, Jacoby Davis and Anthony Walker (left to right) squeeze out high notes during the New Orleans All-Star Band practice at the Bricolage Academy Gym in Treme on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
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Musicians return to New Orleans to form marching band ‘juggernaut’

Avatar photo by John Gray May 29, 2025May 29, 2025

Musicians, many of whom used to compete against each other in high school, have returned to New Orleans from colleges and universities throughout the United States to form the New Orleans All-Star Band.

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Photos: New Orleans activists trek to Jena to protest detention of Mahmoud Khalil

Avatar photo by John Gray May 22, 2025June 14, 2025
Maze Honoring Frankie Beverly performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
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Maze honors Frankie Beverly as Jazz Fest ’25 comes to a close

Avatar photoVerite News Logo by John Gray and Verite News May 4, 2025May 4, 2025
Burna Boy performs at the Fair Grounds in Gentilly on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
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PHOTOS: Weekend 1 of Jazz Fest ’25 comes to a close

Avatar photo by John Gray April 27, 2025April 27, 2025
Judith Barial during the memorial service of Pope Francis in the St. Louis Cathedral on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
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Hundreds pay tribute to Pope Francis during memorial mass at St. Louis Cathedral

Avatar photo by John Gray April 23, 2025April 23, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans star CJ McCollum, right, and Elise McCollum read to students at the Preschool Learning Center on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
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Pelicans star CJ McCollum and his wife, a dentist, promote dental health to children in New Orleans East

Avatar photo by John Gray April 15, 2025April 16, 2025
Nikki Barnes signs in ASL during Wanda Rouzan’s performance on the Riverfront on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
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PHOTOS: French Quarter Fest brings performers, dishes to historic neighborhood

Avatar photoVerite News Logo by John Gray and Verite News April 13, 2025April 13, 2025
Natalie Rupp, right, speaks during a rally recognizing Trans Day of Visibility on Freret Street on Monday, March 31, 2025.
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PHOTOS: Trans people, supporters rally on Trans Day of Visibility

Avatar photo by John Gray April 1, 2025April 1, 2025
The Kazi family's record collection featured a variety of musical genres.
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What Was Lost: A family’s beloved record collection

Avatar photo by John Gray March 31, 2025April 1, 2025
Darrielle Croddock, left, dances with Kai Knight in Congo Square on Sunday, Mar. 30, 2025.
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PHOTOS: Louis Armstrong Park pops with creativity during Congo Square Fest

Avatar photo by John Gray March 31, 2025March 31, 2025

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