Dianne Gumbo Marie Honore'
@dihonore
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Culture Queen of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Joined August 2013
Those of us who saw Speedy play know what a bright light he is. This is heartbreaking: the April crash partially severed his spinal cord and killed both his mom and his aunt. https://t.co/zR3iWuY16C
nola.com
Though only 5 feet, 8 inches in height, Ray “Speedy” Walker stood tall for the George Washington Carver High School basketball team last year.
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The Family Center of Hope received more than $2 million in city funds to buy and renovate a building to turn it into a community center. More than a decade later, the building is still empty. Now Cantrell is asking the council to give them a new $900k contract.
City seeking contract with nonprofit with questionable history handling public funds, but council delays vote https://t.co/yBOa5BNQsv
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Rejoice, traditional music fans: a trove of field recordings of Caesar Vincent are now archived at the Center for Louisiana Studies at @ULLafayette. In the fall Sound Advice column Ben Sandmel revisits Vincent’s career & reviews a new album of his music.
64parishes.org
Columnist Ben Sandmel looks at the lyrical legacy of a capella balad singer Caesar Vincent.
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One Hundred Years Ago, the Harlem Hellfighters Bravely Led the U.S. Into WWI | History | Smithsonian
smithsonianmag.com
Their courage made headlines across the country, hailing the African-American regiment as heroes even as they faced discrimination at home
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Voodoo practitioner traces lineage to Destrehan Plantation founder:
heraldguide.com
Born into the vibrant, multicultural world of New Orleans’ French Quarter, Dianne Honore’ is a proud witch, voodoo worker and voodoo practitioner although she is most passionate about being a...
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Remembering New Orleans jazz songstress Blue Lu Barker, born on this day in 1913. Blue Lu was the wife of jazz legend Danny Barker, and known for her risque novelty tunes, such as "Don't You Feel My Leg.” 📷: by Syndey Byrd
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Marches Can Only Come and Go: The Reality of Dread Scott’s “Slave Rebellion”
hyperallergic.com
In highlighting a neglected piece of history that struck fear in the hearts of white enslavers, Scott made a statement about who gets to mine our history, simultaneously prompting questions about...
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Generally, you should never forget what a person says to you when angry because that's when the truth finally comes out.
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PSYCHOLOGY SAYS - Over thinking is just a painful reminder that you care entirely too much, even when you shouldn't.
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Take a walk along Canal Street and to the surrounding areas to support our Downtown and French Quarter businesses. Let’s show how New Orleans always supports our own. #HardRockCollapse #CityOfYes
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The strongest people tend to smile even during their toughest times. Smiling is a psychological symbol of strength. Keep Smiling :)
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Do hugs, not drugs. Spread love, not legs. Respect, don't judge. Listen more, talk less. Understand, don't assume. Forgive and forget.
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Voodoo practitioner traces lineage to Destrehan Plantation founder:
heraldguide.com
Born into the vibrant, multicultural world of New Orleans’ French Quarter, Dianne Honore’ is a proud witch, voodoo worker and voodoo practitioner although she is most passionate about being a...
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As you breathe right now, another person takes his last. We suggest you to stop complaining, and learn to live your life with what you have.
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Happy #InternationalCatDay to all you jazz cats out there. 📷: Drummer Ray Bauduc circa 1937, Black Hawk Restaurant, Chicago, Illinois. Baduc's bob cat drum head is currently on display in our Drumsville! exhibit.
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