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In partnership with Black Men Build, the New Orleans African American Museum invites the public to its campus to support Black-owned businesses and institutions. Local Black business vendors, farmers, and artists and local artists will be in attendance and live music will be performed on
Saturday, February 20 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Organizers state: “We realize not only the need for economic empowerment for our businesses, but the benefits of collaboration and sharing our experiences, spaces, resources, and ventures with our community and its leaders.”
The High Heal Doula will perform at 2:15 p.m. followed by The Maroons (Baba Sangodoyin, Nana Sula, Xavier Molina) at 2:30 p.m. and Kr3wcial at 3:30 p.m.
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Most people are longing to completely close the door on 2020. It’s a good idea for us to leave some things behind, but let’s not forget the madness some of our favorite rappers put us through during the 2020 political season. They disrupted the political system, but not in the way most of us would have wanted.
Some of the lowlights include Kanye’s ill-fated presidential campaign, which was an ego ploy aided by Trump allies. Then Ice Cube allowed himself to be used as a pawn by the Trump administration when adviser Katrina Pierson announced that he met with them about Trump’s Platinum Plan. Diddy’s Our Black Party political party, which was announced three weeks before the election, remains confusing in its purpose. 50 Cent fanned flames by joking about voting for Trump because of tax cuts, while Waka Flocka implied that Trump was a better president than former President Barack Obama. Once Trump announced his Platinum Plan, which promised $500
New Orleans African American Museum Black-owned Business Event Saturday
In partnership with Black Men Build, join the New Orleans African American Museum, 1418 Governor Nichols Street, on December 19 to support Black-Owned businesses and institutions for the upcoming holidays! Local Black Business vendors, farmers, and artists and local artists will be in attendance.
Organizers state: “We realize not only the need for economic empowerment for our businesses, but the benefits of collaboration and sharing our experiences, spaces, resources, and ventures with our community and its leaders.”
Live music performances include Scarab Shabazz, TheSmoothcat, Godlee. This is a family event so all ages are welcomed.
OffBeat’s 2020 New Orleans Holiday Guide–Where to Eat, Shop & Play
Tis’ the season and we have rounded up a bunch of OffBeat-approved events for you to plan your days (albeit safely!) and nights celebrating the holiday in New Orleans. Read on to see our picks of where to eat, where to shop, and where to play.
Holiday Events
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Caroling in Jackson Square, presented by Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre since 1946, will take place with a different twist this December 20, a la pandemic. On Sunday, December 20, the New Orleans Jazz Museum will welcome Caroling in Jackson Square, 2020 Style! to its grounds at 7 p.m. for one hour of holiday sing-along festivities. Song books and candles will be provided as usual. Masks, safety protocols and mindful distancing will be strictly enforced in accordance with State and City guidelines. For more information, click here.