578. Chris Dier, Part 1.

578. This week we welcome Chris Dier for part 1 of our interview interview. Chris was recognized as the Teacher of the
Year in 2020. He also makes his history lessons public through his Tiktok videos. "Chris Dier is an American educator and
author. He taught in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana for a decade
before transitioning to Benjamin Franklin High School (New
Orleans). Dier was named the 2020 Louisiana Teacher of the Year
and a 2020 National Teacher of the Year Finalist. Dier authored
The 1868 St. Bernard Parish Massacre: Blood in the Cane Fields" (Wiki).

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This week in Louisiana history. June 15, 1921. Louisiana
adopts a new constitution.
This week in New Orleans history. On June 15, 1845 when the
news of Andrew Jackson’s death reached New Orleans, Mayor
Montegut requested that all flags be lowered to half-mast. Guns
were fired at intervals of 15 minutes, from the public square on
the three municipalities, as a mark of respect to the late
President. Every inhabitant of New Orleans mourned the loss of
the man whose great deeds form a bright and ever memorable page
in the history of our country. Ceremonies took place on June 26
in the Place d’Armes, now known as Jackson Square. It was near
dusk when the head of the procession entered the square and
night set in before the orators could commence.
This week in Louisiana.

Black Heritage Festival

June 22, 2024

Location

1601 Texas Hwy.

Many, LA 71449

For more information about the festival in Many, call Tammy
Holmes at 318-527-3070.

For more information about the festival in Zwolle, call Darlene
Frazier at 318-946-5172.

Juneteenth is a day of reflection, a day of renewal, a
pride-filled day. It is a moment in time taken to appreciate the
African American experience. Festivities include a parade,
praise and worship singing extravaganza, story telling, games,
and a car show.
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Postcards from Louisiana. Favela Chic. "Easter Grass."