578. This week we welcome Chris Dier for part 1 of our interview interview. Chris was recognized as the Teacher of the

Year in 2020. He also makes his history lessons public through his Tiktok videos. "Chris Dier is an American educator and

author. He taught in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana for a decade

before transitioning to Benjamin Franklin High School (New

Orleans). Dier was named the 2020 Louisiana Teacher of the Year

and a 2020 National Teacher of the Year Finalist. Dier authored

The 1868 St. Bernard Parish Massacre: Blood in the Cane Fields" (Wiki).

The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it

as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in

print for the first time in 220 years. Order your copy today!

adopts a new constitution.

news of Andrew Jackson’s death reached New Orleans, Mayor

Montegut requested that all flags be lowered to half-mast. Guns

were fired at intervals of 15 minutes, from the public square on

the three municipalities, as a mark of respect to the late

President. Every inhabitant of New Orleans mourned the loss of

the man whose great deeds form a bright and ever memorable page

in the history of our country. Ceremonies took place on June 26

in the Place d’Armes, now known as Jackson Square. It was near

dusk when the head of the procession entered the square and

night set in before the orators could commence.

Black Heritage Festival

June 22, 2024

Location

1601 Texas Hwy.

Many, LA 71449

For more information about the festival in Many, call Tammy

Holmes at 318-527-3070.

For more information about the festival in Zwolle, call Darlene

Frazier at 318-946-5172.

Juneteenth is a day of reflection, a day of renewal, a

pride-filled day. It is a moment in time taken to appreciate the

African American experience. Festivities include a parade,

praise and worship singing extravaganza, story telling, games,

and a car show.
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