515. We talk to Robert Collins, a Dillard University Professor of Urban Studies and Public Policy and the Conrad N. Hilton Endowed Professorship. Robert tells us how black mayors have won a Hollow Prize when they get elected as a mayor of a city. "Black mayors taking office was the culmination of many political efforts undertaken during the civil rights movement. However, Black mayors began taking office just as many residents were departing for the suburbs, tax revenues were dramatically shrinking, and some powers of the office were being curtailed. Mayors can fight systemic inequity by prioritizing the needs of low-income and working-class residents in their budgets, but in order to meet all residents’ needs, new methods of raising revenue will need to be crafted." This week in Louisiana history. March 31 1807 St. John the Baptist Parish created (one of original parishes).   This week in New Orleans history. WWL Radio First Broadcasts -- From Loyola's Marquette Hall, March 31, 1922. Before the Jesuits at Loyola University New Orleans could operate a radio station, they had to receive permission from the Vatican. The station was originally created as a laboratory for wireless technology. WWL began broadcasting as a 10-watt station at 833 kHz from the Marquette Hall on the Loyola campus on March 31, 1922. A piano recital was the first program on the air. This week in Louisiana. Pirate Festival 46468 River Road Hammond, LA 70401 Phone: 800-542-7520 Email: dana@tangitourism.com April 1-2, 2023 The Louisiana Renaissance Village of Albright will be transported through space and time to the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean. During the day on both Saturday and Sunday the pirate shows, games, and merriment are great for families and other types of crews. On Saturdays, after sundown (7:30 PM) we will have a separate event, Pirate Nights, which is vastly different from the family-friendly festivities of the daytime. Pirate Night is more of a concert for those old enough to drink. Postcards from Louisiana. Gospel Duet. Listen on Google Play. Listen on Google Podcasts. Listen on Spotify. Listen on Stitcher. Listen on TuneIn. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.