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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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BMOL Noir Experience: BMOL Love Letter to Treme'
8:00 PM (CST)
Hilton Riverside Hotel Ballroom New Orleans, LA
BMOL Noir Experience: BMOL Love Letter to Treme'
Founded in 1994 at the House of Blues, the BMOL Jazz Legacy Honors began by celebrating more than 100 living New Orleans jazz pioneers, ensuring their contributions were recognized while they were still here to receive their flowers. Over three decades, this event has evolved into the official kickoff of BMOL Weekend — a family reunion of New Orleans Black Culture, honoring the musicians, culture bearers, and tradition keepers who shaped the city’s identity. The 2026 Noir Experience: BMOL Jazz Legacy Gala will take place on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM New Orleans Hilton Riverside 2 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA
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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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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