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#43 - More Than Just a Party: The Black Resistance of Mardi Gras

#43 - More Than Just a Party: The Black Resistance of Mardi Gras

19min |04/03/2025
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#43 - More Than Just a Party: The Black Resistance of Mardi Gras

#43 - More Than Just a Party: The Black Resistance of Mardi Gras

19min |04/03/2025
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Mardi Gras is often seen as just a wild party—beads, parades, and celebrations. But what many don’t realize is that Mardi Gras has deep African, Creole, and Black American roots. It’s a tradition born from Black resilience, joy, and resistance.


So, in today’s episode, we’re answering:
✅ What are the African and Black American influences on Mardi Gras?
✅ How have Black communities shaped the celebration, especially in New Orleans?
✅ How does Mardi Gras connect to Black resistance, history, and joy?
✅ And most importantly—what lessons can we take from Mardi Gras as we continue to fight for justice today?


Join the conversation! What are your favorite Mardi Gras traditions? Comment below or tag us on social media!


📌 Referenced Resources & Links:

🔗 History of Mardi Gras & Black Culture in New Orleans – Smithsonian Magazine
🔗 Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club – Official Website
🔗 Mardi Gras Indians: The Secret Black History of New Orleans – NPR
🔗 The History of Congo Square – New Orleans Historical
🔗 Mardi Gras and African Heritage – The Root
🔗 The Black Masking Culture of New Orleans – PBS
🔗 Why Black History & Mardi Gras Are Intertwined – Washington Post
🔗 How the Baby Dolls of Mardi Gras Empower Black Women – The Atlantic
🔗 The Skull and Bones Gangs: Mardi Gras Morning’s Wake-Up Call – NOLA.com
🔗 New Orleans’ Black Mardi Gras Krewes – Travel Noire
🔗 Mardi Gras & the Fight Against Cultural Erasure – The New York Times


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Description

Mardi Gras is often seen as just a wild party—beads, parades, and celebrations. But what many don’t realize is that Mardi Gras has deep African, Creole, and Black American roots. It’s a tradition born from Black resilience, joy, and resistance.


So, in today’s episode, we’re answering:
✅ What are the African and Black American influences on Mardi Gras?
✅ How have Black communities shaped the celebration, especially in New Orleans?
✅ How does Mardi Gras connect to Black resistance, history, and joy?
✅ And most importantly—what lessons can we take from Mardi Gras as we continue to fight for justice today?


Join the conversation! What are your favorite Mardi Gras traditions? Comment below or tag us on social media!


📌 Referenced Resources & Links:

🔗 History of Mardi Gras & Black Culture in New Orleans – Smithsonian Magazine
🔗 Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club – Official Website
🔗 Mardi Gras Indians: The Secret Black History of New Orleans – NPR
🔗 The History of Congo Square – New Orleans Historical
🔗 Mardi Gras and African Heritage – The Root
🔗 The Black Masking Culture of New Orleans – PBS
🔗 Why Black History & Mardi Gras Are Intertwined – Washington Post
🔗 How the Baby Dolls of Mardi Gras Empower Black Women – The Atlantic
🔗 The Skull and Bones Gangs: Mardi Gras Morning’s Wake-Up Call – NOLA.com
🔗 New Orleans’ Black Mardi Gras Krewes – Travel Noire
🔗 Mardi Gras & the Fight Against Cultural Erasure – The New York Times


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Mardi Gras is often seen as just a wild party—beads, parades, and celebrations. But what many don’t realize is that Mardi Gras has deep African, Creole, and Black American roots. It’s a tradition born from Black resilience, joy, and resistance.


So, in today’s episode, we’re answering:
✅ What are the African and Black American influences on Mardi Gras?
✅ How have Black communities shaped the celebration, especially in New Orleans?
✅ How does Mardi Gras connect to Black resistance, history, and joy?
✅ And most importantly—what lessons can we take from Mardi Gras as we continue to fight for justice today?


Join the conversation! What are your favorite Mardi Gras traditions? Comment below or tag us on social media!


📌 Referenced Resources & Links:

🔗 History of Mardi Gras & Black Culture in New Orleans – Smithsonian Magazine
🔗 Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club – Official Website
🔗 Mardi Gras Indians: The Secret Black History of New Orleans – NPR
🔗 The History of Congo Square – New Orleans Historical
🔗 Mardi Gras and African Heritage – The Root
🔗 The Black Masking Culture of New Orleans – PBS
🔗 Why Black History & Mardi Gras Are Intertwined – Washington Post
🔗 How the Baby Dolls of Mardi Gras Empower Black Women – The Atlantic
🔗 The Skull and Bones Gangs: Mardi Gras Morning’s Wake-Up Call – NOLA.com
🔗 New Orleans’ Black Mardi Gras Krewes – Travel Noire
🔗 Mardi Gras & the Fight Against Cultural Erasure – The New York Times


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Description

Mardi Gras is often seen as just a wild party—beads, parades, and celebrations. But what many don’t realize is that Mardi Gras has deep African, Creole, and Black American roots. It’s a tradition born from Black resilience, joy, and resistance.


So, in today’s episode, we’re answering:
✅ What are the African and Black American influences on Mardi Gras?
✅ How have Black communities shaped the celebration, especially in New Orleans?
✅ How does Mardi Gras connect to Black resistance, history, and joy?
✅ And most importantly—what lessons can we take from Mardi Gras as we continue to fight for justice today?


Join the conversation! What are your favorite Mardi Gras traditions? Comment below or tag us on social media!


📌 Referenced Resources & Links:

🔗 History of Mardi Gras & Black Culture in New Orleans – Smithsonian Magazine
🔗 Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club – Official Website
🔗 Mardi Gras Indians: The Secret Black History of New Orleans – NPR
🔗 The History of Congo Square – New Orleans Historical
🔗 Mardi Gras and African Heritage – The Root
🔗 The Black Masking Culture of New Orleans – PBS
🔗 Why Black History & Mardi Gras Are Intertwined – Washington Post
🔗 How the Baby Dolls of Mardi Gras Empower Black Women – The Atlantic
🔗 The Skull and Bones Gangs: Mardi Gras Morning’s Wake-Up Call – NOLA.com
🔗 New Orleans’ Black Mardi Gras Krewes – Travel Noire
🔗 Mardi Gras & the Fight Against Cultural Erasure – The New York Times


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