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The house where Robert Charles was killed is shown in this image.
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In 1900, a white mob attacked Black people in New Orleans

by Tammy C. Barney May 22, 2024August 13, 2024
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Marie Couvent: An ex-slave and philanthropist who also owned slaves

by Tammy C. Barney May 20, 2024August 13, 2024
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Filipino settlers introduced Louisiana to dried shrimp

by Tammy C. Barney May 17, 2024August 13, 2024
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Rodolphe Desdunes: Civil rights activist involved in Battle of Liberty Place

by Tammy C. Barney May 15, 2024August 13, 2024
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The ‘tender and heroic’ sounds of Edward ‘Kidd’ Jordan

by Tammy C. Barney May 3, 2024August 13, 2024
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Joe Bart Golf Course: A haven for Black golfers

by Tammy C. Barney April 29, 2024
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Fannie C. Williams: A renowned educator

by Tammy C. Barney April 18, 2024
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This week in history: 1924

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On this day in 1957

Jerry Mitchell by Jerry Mitchell July 6, 2023August 11, 2023
Bonnie & Clyde
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May 23, 1934: American crime couple Bonnie and Clyde killed in police ambush in Louisiana

S. Stecker Headshot by Shannon Stecker May 23, 2023September 13, 2024

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