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The Black Men of Labor Mission: To educate, preserve, and celebrate African and African American cultural heritage while cultivating sustainable economic opportunities that dismantle generational poverty in New Orleans.
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A SYMPHONY OF THREE DECADES:
Celebrating New Orleans' Jazz Music & Black Culture
8:00 PM (CST)
Sheraton Hotel, Armstrong Ballroom, Downtown New Orleans
A SYMPHONY OF THREE DECADES:
Celebrating New Orleans' Jazz Music & Black Culture
For 30 years, the Black Men of Labor, Inc. has carried forward New Orleans’
Black cultural traditions through jazz, parades, and community service.
A Symphony of Three Decades honors this legacy of resilience and
inspires new generations while celebrating the richness of Black culture.
This year’s honorees include the legendary:
Terence Blanchard
Detroit Brooks
Gregory Davis
Wendell Brunious
Joe Cushenberry
Freddie Lonzo
Wanda Rouzan
The Black Men of Labor Annual
VIBRANT JAZZ STREET PARADE
2:30 PM (CST)
1359 St. Bernard Avenue, The Wisdom Reception Center
The Black Men of Labor Annual
VIBRANT JAZZ STREET PARADE
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To educate, preserve, and celebrate African and African American cultural heritage while cultivating sustainable economic opportunities that dismantle generational poverty in New Orleans.
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The BMOL News
Global Ecumenical Prayer, Gospel, and Jazz Service (Live Stream Link Available)
A Global Ecumenical Prayer, Gospel & Jazz Service Celebrating Those We Lost During The Pandemic On October 23, 2022, 12:00 PM, The Black Men of
Black Men of Labor Living Culture Celebration 2022 Parade
Start: Armstrong Park Rampart & St. Ann St Stop 1: Candlelight Lounge 925 N Robertson St Stop 2: Kermit Ruffin’s Mother N Law 1500 N
Black Men of Labor celebrate 20th anniversary in style
They stood on sidewalks Sunday afternoon and spilled into the streets of Treme to see the Black Men of Labor, clad in maroon hats and