• Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration

    The Historic New Orleans Collections 533 Royal Street, New Orleans, United States

    Louisiana’s present-day distinction as the world’s incarceration capital is rooted in three centuries of history. Throughout this history, people in power have used systems of enslavement and incarceration to hold others captive for punishment, control, and exploitation. Black Louisianians have suffered disproportionately under these systems. Through historical objects, textual interpretation, multimedia, and data visualization, the …

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  • New Orleans Marriott Rooftop Pool Event

    New Orleans Marriott 555 Canal St., New Orleans

    Locals now have a brand-new way to enjoy New Orleans’ French Quarter this summer – on a rooftop pool in the heart of all the action, at New Orleans Marriott. The hotel is now offering a day pass through Resort Pass, perfect for locals that want exclusive access to the property’s new rooftop pool party (taking place …

  • Forty Years: Moving Forward Exhibit to Highlight Four Decades of Commitment to Reproductive Health and Rights in Louisiana

    Ten Nineteen Gallery 1019 Erato St., New Orleans

    NEW ORLEANS –  Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast invites the community to a special immersive exhibit celebrating 40 years of Planned Parenthood’s work in Louisiana providing reproductive health care, education, and advocacy. WHAT: Forty Years: Moving Forward  WHEN: November 7 - 30, 2024, Thursdays - Saturdays from 12-5 p.m. except the:  Opening Reception: Thursday, November 7, …

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