Plessy Day 2023: Heroes of the Seventh Ward
Schedule
Sat Jun 10 2023 at 10:30 am
Location
1823 A. P. Tureaud Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States | New Orleans, LA
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A Celebration of community activism hosted by the Plessy & Ferguson Initiative to honor past and present heroes of the Seventh Ward, featuring activities and resources for kids, families, and community members. This event is in collaboration with the New Orleans Public Library
EVENT SCHEDULE
10:30 am - 2 pm: A.P. Tureaud Park Welcome Tent7th Ward Grassroots Activists Share Their Work
-11 am - 11:30 am: Why Memorials Matter Vaughn Fauria and Mark Raymond Jr.Introduction by Keith Plessy and Phoebe Ferguson
-12:15 Lunchtime Second Line Parade with theRecreation Brass Band
10:30 am - 2 pm: at the Nora Navra Library
-10:30 am - 11:30 am: A Poetry Reading for Families with Louisiana Poet Laureate Mona Lisa Saloy
-12:15 pm - 2 pm: The Historic and Contemporary Freedom Fighters of the 7th Ward" Collage Workshop Led by The Black School
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Where is it happening?
1823 A. P. Tureaud Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: