Tag Archives: New Orleans
WATCH: Choreographer Camille A. Brown Adds Rhythm & Soul to ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’
The award-winning choreographer explains how she incorporated the spirit of Louisiana into A Streetcar Named Desire
Award-winning choreographer Camille A. Brown explains how she infused New Orleans dance processionals into A…
By Anslem Samuel
WATCH: Costume Designer Paul Tazewell Explains his Vision for ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’
The celebrated Broadway veteran reveals the attention to detail that went into Tennessee Williams' classic production
Costume designer Paul Tazewell shares his thought process in creating the wardrobe for A Streetcar…
By Anslem Samuel
Mardi Gras Decoded: Breaking Down the Big Easy’s Business Boom
Fat Tuesday hits New Orleans and so does a boost to the local economy
When Mardi Gras hits New Orleans so does an influx of revenue for local businesses…
By Kamaria Gboro
In the News: Obama to Unveil Jobs Plan; Google Acquires Zagat and More
A few noteworthy headlines around the Web
See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the web
By Janel Martinez
Hurricane Katrina: 6 Years Later
Part of New Orleans have changed; while other parts, sadly, remain the same
After the storm (Image: Thinkstock)
As this weekend’s storm has reminded us, hurricanes can be a…
By BlackEnterprise.com
In the News: Google+ Makes Its Debut; Former VP Steals Millions From Citigroup; Mother Sues Cornell Frat for Sons Death
Headlines around the web
See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the web
By Janel Martinez
Black Music Month Power Player: Cortez Bryant, The Manager
As the man behind platinum rap stars Lil Wayne and Drake, Cortez Bryant has brokered blockbuster deals and reveals a new one on the horizon
As part of Black Music Month, Lil Wayne and Drake’s manager Cortez Bryant speaks on…
By Kenya N. Byrd
Human Intonation: Raising T Cells With T-Shirt Sales
Inspired by her own personal loss, Verneda White uses fashion to raise HIV/AIDS awareness in communities of color
Forget the boardroom or even the power lunch; the real great ideas are birthed in…
By Anslem Samuel
Katrina +5: Billions of Dollars Later, La. Has Made Strides
Despite evidence of progress on the anniversary of Katrina, recovery is still a learning process
On August 29, 2005, the United States experienced the greatest natural disaster in the nation’s…
By Joyce Jones
Backtalk with Ray Nagin
Five years after Katrina, the former New Orleans mayor weighs in on the recovery and the impact of the BP oil spill
Katrina was one of the costliest natural disasters and one of the five deadliest hurricanes…
