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Tag: history

Posted inBack in the Day

Musician Alcide Pavageau’s nickname was ‘Slow Drag’ — like the dance

by Tammy C. Barney April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

Alcide Louis Pavageau played string bass and guitar. It was his extraordinary dance moves, however, that earned him a nickname: “Slow Drag.”

Artwork from the Paper Monument's "Farewell to the Honorable Marcus Garvey."
Posted inBack in the Day, Culture

In 1920, a New Orleans division of a group was founded to promote Garveyism

by Tammy C. Barney August 14, 2024
Officials of the Kennedy-Johnson Voters League in 1960 (from left: A. P. Tureaud, Rev. Avery Alexander, Ellis Hull, Katie E. Whickam, an unidentified person, and Jackson V. Acox.
Posted inBack in the Day, Culture

Katie Ethel Whickam helped harness the power of Black New Orleans beauticians

by Tammy C. Barney August 9, 2024August 13, 2024
Mother Catherine Seals and her followers at the Temple of the Innocent Blood.
Posted inCulture

Mother Catherine Seals: A healer who fought for women

by Tammy C. Barney August 5, 2024August 13, 2024
Posted inNews

Bill Rouselle was a news pioneer and legendary political strategist

by Tammy C. Barney July 24, 2024August 13, 2024
Part of the "Capitve State" exhibit at the Historic New Orleans Collection shows Louisiana's role in the rise of mass incarceration in the United States.
Posted inCulture, News

New exhibit connects chattel slavery to mass incarceration in Louisiana

Avatar photo by Arielle Robinson July 23, 2024August 13, 2024
Posted inBack in the Day, News

Morris FX Jeff Jr. championed causes for Black children

by Tammy C. Barney July 22, 2024
Mayor Ernest Morial with staff (from left, Tony Mumphrey, Reynard Rochon, Mayor Morial, Jim Chubbuck and Arnold Broussard).
Posted inBack in the Day, Government, News

Reynard Rochon: A political mover and shaker

by Tammy C. Barney July 10, 2024August 13, 2024
A photo of Manuel "Fess" Manetta
Posted inBack in the Day, Culture

Manuel ‘Fess’ Manetta: Musician who mastered many instruments

by Tammy C. Barney July 5, 2024August 13, 2024
Posted inBack in the Day, Government

Walter L. Cohen: A Black political leader in New Orleans

by Tammy C. Barney June 24, 2024August 13, 2024

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