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.
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."
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.
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