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Black Life in Old New Orleans

Beschreibung

"Those who study New Orleans without seeking its African and African-American influences invariably miss what it means to know New Orleans." -Keith Weldon Medley From the steamy streets of old Treme, across Congo Square's eclectic mix of music and spirituality, past Mardi Gras Indians, and alongside Louisiana Freedom Riders, New Orleans author and historian Keith Weldon Medley brings New Orleans' black history to life through this well-crafted narrative. Medley takes readers on a personal journey through the city's history to uncover some of the most significant events and introduce influential African and African-American leaders. Each chapter focuses on a topic of historic importance, providing a timeline of events as well as an in-depth look at the people and places that helped shape New Orleans into the city it is today. Take a step back in time to old New Orleans and walk the streets of Black Storyville with a young Louis Armstrong, dance to the beat of Congo Square, and stroll the midway of Lincoln Beach. Black history is New Orleans history. Keith Weldon Medley, author of We as Freemen: Plessy v. Ferguson, is a New Orleans-based writer, photographer, historian, and speaker. His works include numerous published articles and appearances related to his research into the history of New Orleans and the city's African-American communities. Praise for We as Freemen: "Rich in family and community history and local lore, Medley's work details the world of New Orleans's free people of color . . . this remarkable read is recommended for public and academic library collections on U.S., African American, and local history." -Library Journal

Autor

A photographer, freelance writer, and speaker, Keith Weldon Medley focuses his research and pursuits on the great city of New Orleans and its African American communities. Medley is the two-time recipient of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities' Publishing Initiative Grant. He is a native of New Orleans and holds a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and sociology from Southern University at New Orleans. He attended St. Augustine High School in the Treme neighborhood. Medley speaks publicly at numerous historical, cultural, and commemorative gatherings. He was a guest lecturer at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for an exhibit entitled New Orleans Free People of Color and their Legacy. He gave the closing remarks at the 52nd Anniversary Symposium that commemorated the Little Rock Nine students and was the lecturer for the 150th anniversary celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation in New Orleans. Medley's articles can be found in numerous publications, including the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Smithsonian, American Legacy, Historic Preservation, Southern Exposure Magazine, New Orleans Tribune, and others. He has appeared on several radio shows to discuss his articles and research, including NPR's Weekend Edition and BBC's How the World Got Mixed Up. His photographs have been featured in American Poetry Review and Welcome. Medley previously served as a tour guide, introducing visitors to the history, culture, and hidden gems of the city he calls home. Medley lives, writes, and researches the city where he grew up and the city he loves: New Orleans. He is a proud member of several local organizations, including the local chapter of Friends of Amistad, Friends of New Orleans Cemeteries, Preservation Resource Center, and Friends of Bishop Perry Middle School.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. September 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 236mm x 159mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 579g
• ISBN-13: 9781589805644
• ISBN-10: 158980564X
• Artikelnr.: 40334332