“People know New Orleans. People know Louisiana. We should not have to go to museums in other states to learn about our heritage,” said Brenda Brent Williams, the Civil Rights Museum Advisory ...

Dooky Chase’s Restaurant, one of New Orleans' most beloved and legendary ... a space that played an important role in the Civil Rights movement. Related: Black Restaurants that Fed the Civil ...

Race relations and the fight for ethnic equality have been an ongoing pursuit since the birth of the nation. Every facet of ...

Monday, Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day recognizing the life and legacy of the world-renowned civil rights leader. Organizations around New Orleans are celebrating the occasion with ...

When people say that New Orleans isn't the best place to bring kids, they're forgetting about the Louisiana Children's Museum. Located in New Orleans City Park, this 56,000-square-foot space is a ...

The New Orleans Public Library will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 15, when its annual Remember, Celebrate, Act MLK Day Celebration looks at civil rights and ...

"Nick" Mueller, former historian and vice chancellor at the University of New Orleans, the museum also ... in the aftermath of the war, including civil rights and women's equality.