new orleans (la.)

Examines the history and events connected with the annual pre-Lenten celebration in New Orleans, such as the parades, balls, krewes, and the Acadian "Courir de Mardi Gras.".

A narrative of the early life of jazz artist Louis Armstrong describing his impoverished childhood, Jim Crow legislation, vigilante terrorism, and how his life was shaped by the culturally rich African-American traditions of New Orleans.

Looks at Hurricane Katrina as a turning point in the history of the United States, describes the effects of the storm which struck New Orleans and coastal areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama on August 29, 2005, and discusses the lessons learned about how to respond to disasters.

Nore arrives at her stepmother's Louisiana plantation to find her new family odd, and an aura of evil and mystery about the place.

Tells the true story of Ruby Bridges, who at age six became the first African-American to attend an all-white school in New Orleans.