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Mardis Gras

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Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans

Nick Spitzer
SLIDESHOW - New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians are African American and Afro Creole bands of mostly working-class men who use the European Carnival day or 'Fat Tuesday'” to express continuity within black communities across the cityscape...
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10. The veiling of statues – Particularly in South America and the Caribbean, but also in New Orleans, the veiling of statues, including those of the Virgin Mary, is a long-held tradition, particularly among black Catholics. (Photo by Noel Celis/AFP/Getty Images)

A brief, racial history of Mardis Gras

Dr. Raphael Cassimere Jr.
theGRIO REPORT - New Orleans’ Carnival celebration has always been an important part of the city’ culture; however, always with a racial and class divide...
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Mardis Gras

Will Mardis Gras aid New Orleans' working class?

James Perry
OPINION - After more than three centuries of celebrating Mardi Gras, New Orleans has learned to make it a key component of our economy...
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