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Langston SwaffordA Bildungsroman of a Black Boy in Boston: A Somewhat Thought Out Thought PieceIn literature, the main character’s “coming of age”, or their progression from childlike innocence or ignorance into self mastery and…May 20, 2022May 20, 2022
Langston SwaffordThe City That Care Neglected: New Orleans is in a Litter(al) Epidemic.It is 8AM on Monday morning, and I am making my daily commute to my job in the French Quarter from New Orleans East. I take the same route…May 6, 2022May 6, 2022
Langston SwaffordThe Hot Boys and the Hot City: New Orleans’ Urban Heat Problem.On July 27th, 1999, New Orleans-based rap group “The Hot Boys”, which featured rap legends Lil Wayne, Juvenile, B.G., and Turk, released…Apr 29, 2022Apr 29, 2022