New Orleans

When New Orleans becomes a welcoming city during a time of celebration. — I received a call that put a smile on my face. My old neighbor invited me to spend Juneteenth with her and her family. When I state, “old neighbor”, I mean from my old neighborhood. Summertime was my neighbor’s time to relax, throw block parties, invite friends and family for…

Rain Falls on the Just and the Unjust Living on stolen land I live with my brother on the last acre of family land in southwest Mississippi, where a bend in the Mississippi River forms the arch of Louisiana’s boot. …

Tituba arrives to the home of Marie Laveau, requesting an interpretation of the dream she has been having. — By nine-thirty in the morning, Marie could barely hear herself think, as the hammering and tinkering coming from the old house began. She felt Tituba’s presence near, which meant it was time to head to the back house in preparation for her uninvited guest. …

A headress and a racist law — Today’s New York Times Spelling Bee letters:

The increase of violence in New Orleans is making the once preferred travel destination now a city to avoid. — New Orleans has always been the preferred travel destination that caters to the interests of many. With its rich history, delicious cuisine, and year-round festive atmosphere, New Orleans can never disappoint. What is disappointing is the rapid uptick in violence and crime happening all over the city.