New Orleans, a city often described as a melting pot of cultures, just elected a mayor whose background embodies this ...

As the nation’s news outlets produce coverage of the 20th anniversary of the transformative event that was Hurricane Katrina, the residents who felt and still feel its resonant impact are not holding ...

Hurricane Katrina uprooted many lives, creating one of the largest internal displacements in modern American history. More than 1 million people were forced to leave their homes in search of safety ...

If you are interested in knowing more about the Kouri-Vini, the Louisiana language of the people that rose from the French, indigenous, African, Spanish, and others, you should check out the videos of ...

A recent gathering in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward featured former Vice President Al Gore and New Orleans rapper Mia X. As the nation’s news outlets cover the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, ...