THE NEW ORLEANS TRIBUNE - This virtual event is free, open to the public, and will feature performances by award-winning artists Dr. Michael White, Don Vappie, and Givonna Joseph and OperaCréole. Additionally, Fatima Shaik, author of Economy Hall: The Hidden History of a Free Black Brotherhood, and Mark Roudané, author of The New Orleans Tribune: An Introduction to America’s First Black Daily Newspaper, will discuss the early and significant history of Economy Hall.| By The New Orleans Tribune The Louisiana Creole Research Association will host an online event from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 27, that explores the history of Economy Hall. Every year, music lovers have enjoyed old-school jazz under the Economy Hall Tent at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Many have heard […]
