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30th Anniversary NCA Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Art Exhibition
Join us for the 30th Anniversary National Conference of Artists Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Art Exhibition.
This year's theme, "Love in action: African Roots-American Fruits," focuses on the deep connections between African heritage and American culture, showcasing their enduring impact. This event will feature a blend of art exhibitions and insightful discussions designed to engage and inspire. The exhibition is on view at Ashé Cultural Arts Center (1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd) and the Ashé Power House Theatre (1731 Baronne St).
Featured Artists: Roderick Anderson, Darlene Biggs-Dohehy, Jess Coleman, David Cotton, Justice Dalce, Melody Daniels, Montrell Dent, Clifton Faust, DiQuan Forcell, Ravyn Ford, Barianne Franks, Merry Nell Fullmer, Richard Gerber, Rickey Henry, Theresa Herrera, Vandorn Hinnant, Barbara Hodges, Leroy Hodges, Charlie T. Johnson, Louise Mouton Johnson, Pat Jolly, Kevin Jones, Richard V. Keller Sr., Noah Kinigstein, Lauryn Landers, Britani Landry, Lauren Landry, Dyan Law, Cy’Nya Lewis, Kathleen McKinney-Franks, Angela McMillan, Don Nicholas, Juanita Nolosco, Angel Omoike, Valentine Pierce, Alma Powell, Antoine Prince, Nettie Roché, Marcus Rosser, Andrew Sheldon, Charles Simms, Karel Sloane-Boekbinder, Trinity Smith, Carlos Talbot, Clarence Talley, Cecelia Taplette-Pedescleaux, José Torres-Tama, Brandon Tate, Michel Varisco, Maria B. Victoire, Eric Waters, Ivan Watkins, Kyle Wilson
The MLK Commemorative Art Exhibition (MLK Exhibit) celebrates the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Civil Rights Movement, and those working to further peace and human understanding. Through the arts and related educational and cultural activities, it gives recognition to people around the world who work tirelessly to fight for peace, justice, and responsible environmental cohabitation. The exhibition is a partnership between the National Conference of Artists, Ashé Cultural Arts Center, New Orleans Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibition Council, and the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Foundation.
Ashé’s open mic night at the Adinkra Lounge
Join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity and community at Ashé’s Adinkra Lounge Open Mic Night this Friday, March 6, 2026, from 9 PM to 12 AM. This week’s Open Mic is hosted by the one and only Charlie V., aka Uptownz Illest! Whether you want to hit the stage or just kick back and enjoy the show, our Open Mic Night is always a good time!
$5 entry fee | Doors open at 9:00 PM!
Side By Side Saturday
Let us come together side by side to mix, mingle, and connect with creatives from across the community as we set the tone for an exciting year ahead. This gathering is all about building relationships, sharing ideas, and developing strategies as we prepare for future events, exhibitions, workshops, and more.
Kuumba Workshop: Music & Dance
Kuumba Workshop: Music & Dance
Join us for an engaging afternoon of music, movement, and culture at the Kuumba Workshop: Music and Dance! Designed for youth ages 5–15, this interactive experience introduces participants to the rhythms of brass music and the energy of African dance, led by talented local professional artists. Students will explore musical expression, coordination, and cultural traditions in a supportive, creative environment.
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ages: 5–15
Space is limited
What to Know
Brass instruments will be provided, but participants may bring their own instruments if they have them.
For health and comfort, students who play brass or wind instruments are encouraged to bring their own mouthpieces.
Donations are welcome!
Location
Ashé Power House Theatre
1731 Baronne Street
For more information please email: ramona@ashenola.org
Kinfolk Conversations
Kinfolk Conversations is an intergenerational dialogue series in historically underserved Black and Brown communities of Greater New Orleans. Coordinated with the Ashé Cultural Arts Center, it aims to highlight health disparities, showcase youth art, and integrate elder wisdom.
30th Anniversary NCA Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Art Exhibition CLOSING
Join us for the closing reception of the 30th Anniversary National Conference of Artists Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Art Exhibition.
This year's theme, "Love in action: African Roots-American Fruits," focuses on the deep connections between African heritage and American culture, showcasing their enduring impact. This event will feature a blend of art exhibitions and insightful discussions designed to engage and inspire. The exhibition is on view at Ashé Cultural Arts Center (1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd) and the Ashé Power House Theatre (1731 Baronne St).
Featured Artists: Roderick Anderson, Darlene Biggs-Dohehy, Jess Coleman, David Cotton, Justice Dalce, Melody Daniels, Montrell Dent, Clifton Faust, DiQuan Forcell, Ravyn Ford, Barianne Franks, Merry Nell Fullmer, Richard Gerber, Rickey Henry, Theresa Herrera, Vandorn Hinnant, Barbara Hodges, Leroy Hodges, Charlie T. Johnson, Louise Mouton Johnson, Pat Jolly, Kevin Jones, Richard V. Keller Sr., Noah Kinigstein, Lauryn Landers, Britani Landry, Lauren Landry, Dyan Law, Cy’Nya Lewis, Kathleen McKinney-Franks, Angela McMillan, Don Nicholas, Juanita Nolosco, Angel Omoike, Valentine Pierce, Alma Powell, Antoine Prince, Nettie Roché, Marcus Rosser, Andrew Sheldon, Charles Simms, Karel Sloane-Boekbinder, Trinity Smith, Carlos Talbot, Clarence Talley, Cecelia Taplette-Pedescleaux, José Torres-Tama, Brandon Tate, Michel Varisco, Maria B. Victoire, Eric Waters, Ivan Watkins, Kyle Wilson
The MLK Commemorative Art Exhibition (MLK Exhibit) celebrates the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Civil Rights Movement, and those working to further peace and human understanding. Through the arts and related educational and cultural activities, it gives recognition to people around the world who work tirelessly to fight for peace, justice, and responsible environmental cohabitation. The exhibition is a partnership between the National Conference of Artists, Ashé Cultural Arts Center, New Orleans Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibition Council, and the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Foundation.
Healthy Start Community Baby Shower
Rooted in Culture… Growing Healthy Families
Healthy Start New Orleans invites you to our Community Baby Shower, a joyful celebration honoring families welcoming new life!
Join us on March 21, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Ashé Cultural Arts Center for an afternoon filled with love, support, and community connection. This special event is designed to uplift and empower expecting parents and families with valuable resources and a warm village of support.
What to Expect:
Giveaways & Door Prizes
Local Vendors & Family Resources
Blood Pressure Screenings
Live Music
Baby Bounce Fun
Light Refreshments
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
SIDE BY SIDE MEETING AND WORKSHOP W/ BRIANA SPRUILLE
Creatives, this is your sign!
Join us for our Side By Side Meeting + Workshop with Briana Spruille, a dynamic session focused on grant writing & fundraising. Whether you're new to grants or looking to strengthen your application strategy, this workshop will walk you through what grants are, who can apply, how to build a strong application package, and the key components of a winning proposal.
Connect with fellow creatives, gain practical tools, and leave with clear next steps to fund your work. Become a Side by Side Member at Ashé and stand with a community that’s building, dreaming, and creating together.
$30 entry | Free for Side By Side Members
Ashé on Mardi Gras Day!
Ashé Cultural Arts Center, in collaboration with Ujamaa Economic Development Corporation and Tambourine and Fan, proudly presents AfriCarnaval: Under the Bridge, a historic celebration of culture and community set to take place on Mardi Gras Day, February 17, 2026.
Located at the iconic Claiborne and Orleans Avenue intersection, AfriCarnaval: Under the Bridge will run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and will offer a showcase of black carnival traditions and talent!
For more information contact: ericag@ashenola.org
2026 Birthrite Exhibition: A Radical Care of Imagination
An open call, rooted in care.
We’re inviting artists to submit visual work for our 2026 Birthrite Exhibition: A Radical Care of Imagination a celebration of creation, lineage, and the sacred act of bringing something new into the world.
This exhibition honors the tenderness, strength, and wisdom that lives in our bodies, our memories, and our mothering….whether of children, ideas, art, or futures not yet seen
If your work holds stories of birth, becoming, protection, or ancestral care, this call is for you.
ASHÉ’S OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE ADINKRA LOUNGE
The mic is open, the vibe is right, and the spirit is Ashé!
Join Sweetie Magee THIS AND EVERY FRIDAY for Adinkra Lounge's Open Mic Night — where creativity, culture, and community meet.
9PM–12AM | 1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
2026 National Day of Racial Healing
Join us for a powerful day of reflection, connection, and restoration as we come together to heal racial divide through wellness, truth, and community care. This gathering invites participants to engage in meaningful dialogue, embodied healing practices, and artistic expression rooted in justice and liberation.
Featured Workshops
Truth Be Told: Storytelling in Advocacy
Hosted by Community Health Worker Monica Millon
Explore how personal and collective storytelling can be a tool for healing, resistance, and social change.Know Your Rights Training
Facilitated by A.J. Haynes
An empowering session focused on awareness, protection, and community accountability.
Performance
By CHW Naydja CoJoe
Wellness Activation
Led by Bodi Buzz Health & Wellness
Lunch will be provided
This day is about coming together—across differences—to honor our shared humanity, strengthen our communities, and move forward in healing.
Free and open to the community.
(On | Un-)Becoming: A Book Talk & Conversation with FreeQuency— Moderated by Donney Rose
Ashé Cultural Arts Center presents (On | Un-)Becoming: A Book Talk & Conversation with FreeQuency, moderated by community poet and cultural worker Donney Rose.
This event celebrates FreeQuency’s latest work, an anti-disciplinary collection of reflections and offerings exploring the multifaceted concept of “(un)becoming” and its relationship to Blackness, migration, spirituality, and identity.
Come out for the good vibes and stay for our weekly Open Mic Night directly following.
Holiday on the Boulevard
Join us on Saturday, December 13 from 10AM-6PM for our FREE family-friendly festival and marketplace bringing community, artists, and local black-owned businesses together for a holiday celebration!
Holiday on the Boulevard uplifts the traditions of Kwanzaa and Christmas and provides a space to experience art, community, and the joys of giving and receiving. Enjoy a day of performances while shopping at our marketplace of local Black-owned businesses for holiday gift shopping!
Featuring both an in and outdoor marketplace offering unique art, handcrafted jewelry, clothing and holiday gifts from the Ashé Diaspora Boutique and local black-owned businesses, live performances and photos with Black Santa.
Ashé will also be hosting a Community Toy, Undergarment & Coat Drive for children in need this holiday season.
Holiday on the Boulevard is open to the public and free!
Holiday Community Toy, Coat and Thermal Wear Drive
From now until Saturday, December 13 Ashé will also be hosting a Community Toy, Coat & Thermal Wear Drive for children in need this holiday season.
Donate and uplift the traditions of Kwanzaa and Christmas by celebarting the joys of giving.
All items can be dropped off at Ashé’s main campus.
Losing Louisiana 2025: Climate Futures Southeast Plan for 2050
Saturday, November 15 | 9AM-5PM
AfroLuxe Courtyard | 1709 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Adinkra Lounge | 1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
This year’s Losing Louisiana exhibition and assembly invites artists and our community to capture the sensory soul of Southeast Louisiana—its sounds, landscapes, and culture—all shaped by our ever-changing environment. From the hum of boat engines at dawn to the heartbeat of a second line, each piece and session will reflect the rhythm of life along our coast.
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, Losing Louisiana 2025: Climate Futures Southeast Plan for 2050 asks us to listen deeply, to see clearly, and to imagine the Louisiana of the future—one defined by resilience, creativity, and community in the face of rising waters and shifting land.
Assembly-At-A-Glance
☕ Breakfast at 9AM | Panels & Sessions 10AM – 5PM
🌅 Keynote: “From Climate Plans to Climate Justice: Building an Equitable Future for Louisiana”
⚡ Panel 1: Powering the Transition – Energy and Infrastructure
🌿 Panel 2: Tending the Land through Cultural Practices
🍽️ Networking Lunch & Resource Fair
✊ Workshops & Closing Plenary
STAY TUNED FOR THE ASSEMBLY PROGRAMING COMING SOON!
Losing Louisiana 2025 Exhibition Opening
Join us for the opening of Losing Louisiana: Soundscapes of Displacement — Migration & Cultural Echoes, a powerful new exhibition exploring the sensory identity of Southeast Louisiana and the communities who call it home. Through visual art, sound, memory, and culture, featured artists reflect on the realities of land loss, rising waters, and shifts in tradition — while envisioning the Louisiana we are fighting to protect.
Experience work that captures the heartbeat of our coast: the rhythms of second lines, the hum of waterways, the voices of generations, and the cultural echoes that remain even in moments of change. This exhibition invites us to honor what we have, acknowledge what is at risk, and imagine what resilience looks like moving forward.
BOOK LAUNCH: Counting Our Blessings
Please join us to celebrate the launch of our anthology Counting Our Blessings - a book that reclaims the Katrina narrative through the lens of humanity and hope.
Edited by Momma Carol Bebelle, Counting Our Blessings is a journey through the lives of 41 New Orleanians in the aftermath of the Katrina disaster. Their experiences and reflections offer a clarifying view of the assistance, promises, faith, relief, opportunities, compassion and empathy that helped to catapult them through the distress to better times. The collection works together to reveal the power of a bitter night in the deepest darkness, and it also teaches us the promise of humanity provoked into action by the sight of our fellow human beings in danger and distress as we continue to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the storm.
Community Wellness Hub Highlight with Heart
The Greater New Orleans American Heart Association has launched a community-based self-monitoring blood pressure initiative and cardiac emergency response plan with Ashé Cultural Arts Center, situated in New Orleans Central City.
Ashé offers a wellness hub offering healthcare services, overcoming transportation obstacles for those unable to visit healthcare providers regularly. Leaning on the power of collaboration and networking can help transform the health and wellness of our most at-risk communities.
Welcome & Opening Remarks by Coretta LaGarde, AHA GNO Executive Director
Panel Discussion
- Avis Gray, Ashé Cultural Arts Center
- Dr. Takiesha Davis, NOEH
- Courtney Scrubbs, Strategic Wellness Initiative
- Jessica Black, AHA National Senior Vice President of Community Impact
Hands-Only CPR Training
– Chelsea Morgan, GNO Vice President of Community Impact
CALL FOR ARTISTS! Losing Louisiana Exhibition: Soundscapes of Displacement: Migration & Cultural Echoes
Losing Louisiana 2025 is exploring the sights, sounds, and spirit of our changing coast.
This year’s Losing Louisiana exhibition invites artists to capture the sensory soul of Southeast Louisiana—its sounds, landscapes, and culture—all shaped by our ever-changing environment. From the hum of boat engines at dawn to the heartbeat of a second line, each piece reflects the rhythm of life along our coast. The exhibition asks us to listen deeply, to see clearly, and to imagine the Louisiana of the future—one defined by resilience, creativity, and community in the face of rising waters and shifting land.
Artwork will be judged on originality and work that engages with these realities while imagining new possibilities for Southeast Louisiana. How might coastal identities evolve? What new traditions might emerge alongside efforts to restore and protect our environment? What tales and tastes would endure in your memory if they were lost?
All artwork must be original and created entirely by the artist(s). The deadline for the Losing Louisiana Exhibition Artist Call is November 8, 2025.
The Turnaway Play
The Turnaway Play
Directed by R'Myni Watson
Written by Lesley Lisa Greene
Inspired by the Turnaway Study: Ten Years, a thousand women, and the consequences of having – or being denied – an abortion, by Diana Green Foster, PhD.
The Turnaway Play explores real-life stories of people navigating abortion, parenting, relationships, and the importance of representation and access within the systems that shape their choices.
Friday, September 26 at 7pm & Saturday, September 27 at 3pm & 7pm
9/27 – Saturday Panel Discussion with Lesley Greene, Diana Greene Foster, and Latona Giwa, moderated by R'Myni Watson, at Ashé; 4:45–6 pm
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70113
Artist Talk - Katrina 20 Exhibit: OLD ORLEANS IN THE NEO DIASPORA
Join us for a powerful evening of art and conversation as part of the Katrina 20 Exhibition Artist Talk.
The Katrina 20 Exhibition: Old Orleans in the Neo Diaspora Artist Talk brings together a dynamic lineup of artists to reflect on resilience, memory, and the cultural legacy of New Orleans 20 years after Hurricane Katrina.
This engaging discussion will explore the theme “Old Orleans in the Neo Diaspora” and offer a space for collective remembrance, healing, and reclamation of our stories.
📅 Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans
🎟️ Admission is free and open to all.
Come be part of this important dialogue and celebration of art, history, and community.
For The People Debate Series: Mayoral Debate
The big one.
Mayoral candidates. Your questions. The future of New Orleans on the line.
Be there — history doesn’t wait.
The City’s Mayoral Debate will include the following:
Joesph “Joe” Bikulege Jr.
Eileen Carter
Russell J. Butler
Renada Collins
Royce Duplessis
Arthur Huntur
Frank Robert Janusa
Helena Moreno
Oliver Thomas
Richard “Ricky” Twiggs
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-mayoral-debate-tickets-1538585202759
If you can’t attend in-person please feel free to live stream here: https://embed.wowza.com/hosted/e8701fc4-b9bf-48ac-b018-006aa208bc8e/jcw9w5zt
For The People Debate Series: Orleans Parish Assessor
Knowledge is power.
Learn where your Orleans Parish Assessor candidates stand.
Your property, your taxes, your say.
The Orleans Parish Assessor Debate will include the following:
Corey Gerard Dowden
Casius Pealer III
Errol Williams
PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION: 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70113
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-assessors-debate-tickets-1538578683259
If you can’t attend in-person please feel free to live stream here: https://embed.wowza.com/hosted/e8701fc4-b9bf-48ac-b018-006aa208bc8e/jcw9w5zt
For The People Debate Series: Council At-Large Div. 1 Debate
We’re bringing it home to Ashé!
Council At-Large Div. 1 candidates meet the people. Show up, speak out, and shape the future of New Orleans.
The Council At-Large Div. 1 Debate will include the following:
Delisha Boyd
Matthew “Matt” Hill
Matthew Willard
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
If you can’t attend in-person please feel free to live stream here: https://embed.wowza.com/hosted/e8701fc4-b9bf-48ac-b018-006aa208bc8e/jcw9w5zt
Swimming Upstream: The Katrina Monologues
Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Swimming Upstream: The Katrina Monologues returns home to honor the resilience, strength, and spirit of our community.
This powerful theatrical production weaves together stories of survival, loss, and renewal, told through the voices of women who endured the storms and helped stitch the city back together through song, movement, and determination.
With raw honesty and breathtaking artistry, Swimming Upstream captures the pain of devastation and the triumph of hope, reminding us of the unbreakable fabric of New Orleans’ culture and community.
Swimming Upstream: The Katrina Monologues
Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Swimming Upstream: The Katrina Monologues returns home to honor the resilience, strength, and spirit of our community.
This powerful theatrical production weaves together stories of survival, loss, and renewal, told through the voices of women who endured the storms and helped stitch the city back together through song, movement, and determination.
With raw honesty and breathtaking artistry, Swimming Upstream captures the pain of devastation and the triumph of hope, reminding us of the unbreakable fabric of New Orleans’ culture and community.
For The People Debate Series: Council Seat E
E for Engage!
District E, this is your night to make your voice heard.
Let’s talk power, policy, and progress for OUR communities.
The City Council District E Debate will include the following:
Richard Bell Sr.
Wille Miller Jr.
Kimberly Burbank
Willie Morgan
Danyelle Christmas
Cyndi Nguyen
Jason Hughes
Jonathan Anthony Roberts
Jon D. Johnson
Nathaniel Jones
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-e-debate-tickets-1538571411509
If you can’t attend in-person please feel free to live stream here: https://embed.wowza.com/hosted/e8701fc4-b9bf-48ac-b018-006aa208bc8e/jcw9w5zt
For The People Debate Series: Council Seat D Debate
District D, your future is on the ballot.
Come out, ask the hard questions, and demand real solutions. This is your seat at the table.
The City Council District D Debate Series will include the following:
Belden “Noonie Man:” Batiste
Eugene Green
Leilani Heno
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-d-debate-tickets-1538558502899
If you can’t attend in-person please feel free to live stream here: https://embed.wowza.com/hosted/e8701fc4-b9bf-48ac-b018-006aa208bc8e/jcw9w5zt
For The People Debate Series: Council Seat C Debate
Real talk. Real accountability.
City Council District C candidates will take the stage to answer to YOU. Don’t just watch change happen — help make it.
The City Council District Seat C Debate will include the following:
Eliot S. Barron
Kelsey Foster
Jackson Kimbrell
Freddie King III
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
RSVP here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-c-debate-tickets-1538532364719
If you can’t attend in-person please feel free to live stream here: https://embed.wowza.com/hosted/e8701fc4-b9bf-48ac-b018-006aa208bc8e/jcw9w5zt
By The People Debate Series: City council member At-Large Div. 2 Debate
💬 Your voice matters.
Join us as candidates for Council At-Large Div. 2 face the community.
Bring your questions. Bring your concerns. Be part of the change.
The City Councilmember At-Large Div. 2 Debate will include the following:
Kenneth Cutno
Gregory Manning
J.P. Morrell
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-council-at-large-division-2-debate-tickets-1538515965669
If you can’t attend in-person please feel free to live stream here: https://embed.wowza.com/hosted/e8701fc4-b9bf-48ac-b018-006aa208bc8e/jcw9w5zt
For The People Debate Series: Council Seat A
🚨 NOLA, it’s time to speak up! 🚨
The #ByThePeople Debate Series kicks off with City Council District A.
Let’s put our priorities first and make leaders answer to the people.
The City Council District A Debate Series will include the following:
Holly Friedman
Aimee McCarron
“Alex” Mossing
Robert “Rob” Murrell
Bridget Neal
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-a-debate-tickets-1538389758179
If you can’t attend in-person please feel free to live stream here: https://embed.wowza.com/hosted/e8701fc4-b9bf-48ac-b018-006aa208bc8e/jcw9w5zt
Kuumba Academy 2025 Summer program Culmination
Join us for a joyful celebration of Black creativity, culture, and community as Kuumba Academy wraps its 2025 summer session with a vibrant Culmination Showcase and Community Marketplace!
CALL FOR ARTISTS: OLD ORLEANS: NOT 4 SALE, NOT 4 PROFIT
As the city of New Orleans commemorates the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the aftermath that caused the nation to pause, the Ashé Cultural Arts Center is honoring that memory through art, stories, and memorabilia through the exhibition, OLD ORLEANS: NOT 4 SALE, NOT 4 PROFIT.
Photography & Writer’s Exhibition:
This exhibition showcases images of New Orleans then & now. It acknowledges both what we lost and what we gained. This collection calls for images of pre and post-Katrina events, places, city departments, and familiar faces. It calls for stories of the rise in nonprofit organizations post Katrina, the effects of gentrification and memories of old New Orleans that complement each piece of photography.
All artwork must be original and created entirely by the artist(s). The deadline for the Katrina 20 Exhibition Artist Call is Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 11:59pm.
CALL FOR ARTISTS: KATRINA: A NEO-DIASPORA
As the city of New Orleans commemorates the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the aftermath that caused the nation to pause, the Ashé Cultural Arts Center is honoring that memory through art, stories, and memorabilia in the KATRINA: A NEO-DIASPORA exhibition.
Mixed Media Exhibition:
Since Hurricane Katrina, we've seen the footprint of New Orleans travel across the world. You almost can't go anywhere without seeing "New Orleans Style [Insert dish, dance, music, etc]".
This exhibition calls for imagery of New Orleans people, cuisine, & music all over the country. What survived and what was reinvented. This collection also calls for masking suits seen across the world, Katrina memorabilia that survived through the storm, and depictions of Orishas of the storm.
All artwork must be original and created entirely by the artist(s). The deadline for the Katrina 20 Exhibition Artist Call is Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 11:59pm.
River Rhythms: A Tribute to Louisiana’s Indigenous People Mural Unveiling
Join us for the official unveiling of the River Rhythms mural after the Ashé Cultural Arts Center’s 25th Annual Maafa Procession, a longstanding community ritual honoring African ancestors through remembrance, artistic expression, and collective healing.
MAAFA 25th anniversary Commemoration
This year we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the New Orleans MAAFA Commemoration community remembrance event! As we commemorate this moment, we reckon with the horrors of the Transatlantic and Domestic Slave Trades and give ourselves a release from the chains of its legacy.
This year’s theme, Homecoming: La Porte du Retour (The Door of Return), invites us to reflect, rejoice, and reunite. Come dressed in all white as a symbol of purity, remembrance, and spiritual renewal.
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