All Things New Orleans

The civil rights movement witnessed students becoming teachers as they propelled social change. New Orleanian and lifelong activist Raphael Cassimere was a student leader who eventually became a professor of history. In this edition of NOLA Life Stories , Dr. Cassimere chronicles his experiences as the local chapter president of the NAACP Youth Council. This NOLA Life Stories interview was conducted by Mark Cave for The Historic New Orleans Collection and produced for WWNO by Sarah Holtz.

When you think about New Orleans music, you probably hear a joyful sound -- the perfect soundtrack to dancing in the street. But much of our musical heritage is rooted in a darker sound: the blues. For more about New Orleans blues, NolaVie’s Brian Friedman spoke with Professor Ric Stewart . Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Brian Friedman.

On this week's edition of All Things New Orleans , we'll discuss the Tricentennial Neighborhood Grants with Scott Hutcheson, advisor to Mayor Mitch Landrieu for Cultural Economy. We'll also discuss Geaux Talk , a campaign created by the Louisiana Public Health Institute which hopes to push comprehensive sex education (CSE) in schools across the state. Then, we'll chat with the Historian of the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club about their annual toy distribution.

The Louisiana Prison Education Coalition approaches education with a 360-degree model. They aim to ensure individuals in the prison system can achieve their educational goals, and they seek to educate the public about prison. Professor Elizabeth Steeby joins NolaVie’s Kelley Crawford in the studio to talk more about the Coalition’s work within the Orleans Justice Center. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Kelley Crawford.

On this week's edition of All Things New Orleans , Grammy Award winner Randy Newman chats with WWNO's Paul Maassen about his music and time in the crescent city. Then, New Orleans socialite and party promoter, Larry Morrow stops by to talk about his new book entitled, " All Bets On Me ". And Jessica Rosgaard returns with Richard Campanella to discuss his CityScapes column for nola.com/The Times Picayune.

The Black Girl Giggles Collective hosts events throughout the year that spotlight black women in comedy. In this edition of Notes from New Orleans, NolaVie’s David Benedetto sits down with Camille Roane, comic and co-founder of the Collective. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by David Benedetto.

On this week's edition of All Things New Orleans , we'll chat with Dr. Laura Cheever, the Associate Administrator for the Health Resources & Services Administration's HIV/AIDS Bureau . She'll discuss World AIDS Day and the progress being made for individuals living with the disease. Then, native Mick Behre talks about his one man show which depicts the life story of The Who's drummer, Keith Moon. Behre is joined by Nancy Carlin, director of Keith Moon: The Real Me which is being performed at

Editor's Note: In celebration of the city’s upcoming Tricentennial, NolaVie and New Orleans Historical bring you the series Who Did it Better: New Orleans Then and Now . In it, we look at offbeat aspects of the city’s history and their parallels in the present. Today we go to City Park , in a segment we call A Walk in the Park. Celebration in the Oaks draws 165,000 visitors to City Park each holiday season. This year, it celebrates its 31 st anniversary. Beginning the weekend after Thanksgiving

On this week's edition of All Things New Orleans, we'll chat about National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week with representatives from Grace at the Green Light and the New Orleans Women & Children Shelter . Then, Jessica Rosgaard discusses the upcoming mayoral election with The Advocate's Stephanie Grace. And we'll share another story from Bring Your Own ; a live story-telling series.

School desegregation was a major turning point of the civil rights movement, especially here in New Orleans. In this edition of NOLA Life Stories , we meet Tessie Prevost-Williams . She was one of The McDonogh Three , the young African-American girls who integrated their elementary school in the 9th Ward in 1960. Tessie describes her memory of that first morning on the way to school. This NOLA Life Stories interview was conducted by Mark Cave for The Historic New Orleans Collection and produced

New Orleans has claimed several literary figures as its own -- Tennessee Williams is just the tip of the iceberg. The 19th century writer Kate Chopin was most known for her novel, "The Awakening," and Professor Barbara Ewell is an expert on the author. She joins Brian Friedman in the studio to talk about Kate Chopin's relevance in 2017. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Brian Friedman.

On this week's edition of All Things New Orleans , we'll chat with Miriam Arkin and Casey Coleman, of Court 13 Arts, about their upcoming Always for Pleasure Festival . Then, Jessica Rosgaard returns with Richard Campanella to discuss his CityScapes column for nola.com/The Times Picayune. And, the Green Project's Catherine Crowell talks "all things reuseable" as we approach America Recycles Day on November 15th.

The Therapeutic Day Program provides space and services for kids with severe mental and behavioral health needs in New Orleans. Former WWNO reporter Mallory Falk checked in with the school back in 2015, and today NolaVie's Kelley Crawford welcomes back Elizabeth Marcell and Monica Stevens to discuss what changes and developments have come to the school since then.

On this edition of All Things New Orleans, we discuss the Orleans Public Defenders' 2nd Annual Second Line for Equal Justice. Then, we'll share another episode of the Listening Post. And our very own Jess Clark sits down with New Orleans rapper and singer, Pell.

For players and coaches, a football game starts long before kickoff. The same holds true for the food-minded Saints fan. For such fans, it starts with choosing what to cook and devoting the hands-on work to ensure a victorious feast. It's really no wonder. Take the enthusiasm of the Who Dat Nation, add south Louisiana's endemic passion for food and the results are predictably over the top. Just check out the action around the Dome on the day of any home game. There are some who say New Orleans