Working Towards the Sustainability of New Orleans’ African American Indigenous Cultural Traditions

<p>New Orleans indigenous cultural traditions such as Mardi Gras Indians, Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs and second line parades were born out of the disenfranchisement of the African American community. Though the practices have existed for over a century and provide social benefits, they have faced hostility from the police department, indifference from elected officials and city planners, as well as economic exploitation, denying them the ability to thrive. With a restructuring of public policy and outside assistance, these cultural traditions will be able to help revitalize the economically depressed areas where they continue to be practiced.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.U.R.P.

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Planning and Urban Studies

Year

2012

Author dc:creator

• Ellestad, Ethan K

Contributors dc:contributor

• Renia Ehrenfeucht
• Marla Nelson
• Pat Evans

• Mardi Gras Indians
• Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs
• second lines
• Master Plan
• Cultural Planning
• economic development
• Urban Studies and Planning

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/1514

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.uno.edu:td-2542