As Black Lives Matter protests have spread worldwide following the murder of George Floyd, the Mystic Krewe of Nyx, which touts itself as a diverse and inclusive Mardi Gras organization, repeated the same right wing trope of “All Lives Matter.” The photo, which depicts a black and white child embracing, also says “Our souls are […]
On April 10th, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report titled Geographic Differences in COVID-19 Cases, Deaths and Incidences. This report covered the time between February 12th and April 7th of 2020. They state that incidence has ranged widely across U.S. jurisdictions and that there is considerable variation in 7-day increases. […]
Bourbon Street, Photo by: Marielle Songy (This article originally appeared on Medium on March 28, 2020.) To Whom It May Concern: It’s currently being reported that New Orleans has had an explosive rate of coronavirus diagnoses and may soon be known as the “epicenter” of the U.S. coronavirus outbreak. Many factors are to blame: New […]
(Publisher’s note: The report referenced in the opinion piece was released by The Data Center in May 2018. The report was titled “Advancing Health Equity in New Orleans: Building on Positive Change in Health.) When the word of the Coronavirus first made its way to the ears of many black people, it was met with […]
Mardi Gras, the February celebration renowned around the world, has a long and rich history that is often unknown and overlooked by tourists and locals alike. In 1699, a French-Canadian colonist arrived near what is now New Orleans, and named it “Pointe du Mardi Gras” because he realized it was the eve of a popular […]
Mardi Gras 2020 fever is spreading across the city, the metro area, and the entire region, as Fat Tuesday quickly and swiftly approaches. Never being ones to “Debbie downer” any local festivities, we at Big Easy Magazine have found some weekend events – some “deep” into Mardi Gras season, some alternative to it – that […]
Planning a trip to New Orleans? This exciting city is one of the best travel destinations in the United States! Here are 19 ways to “laissez les bon temps rouler” (let the good times roll) while you’re visiting. 1. Live Jazz Music New Orleans is home to some fantastic musicians, especially when it comes to jazz. […]
The Historic New Orleans Collection has accepted two strings of "Forever Lee Circle" Mardi Gras beads that resulted in a lifetime ban earlier this year.
Mardi Gras in New Orleans has an average attendance of around 1.4 million people each year. Unfortunately, a lot of people neglect to tip.
Amy Schumer is definitely a Mardi Gras fan. On Monday, Schumer shared two clips of herself dancing along a group of people during a Mardi Gras practice in Audubon Park. “Sometimes in New Orleans you have to join the practice,” Schumer posted. https://www.instagram.com/p/BuCN2WfFuyu/ In the next clip, she had found a different group to dance […]
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