662. Part 1 of our conversation with Matthew and Melissa, hosts of the the "This Ain't It" podcast, covering

their response to MAGA religion.

Hosted by Matthew

Teutsch, a scholar of African American literature and

Director of the Lillian E. Smith Center, and his wife Melissa Teutsch,

the show explores the intersection of culture, politics, and

history.

Together, they engage in deep conversations about civil rights,

the power of rhetoric, and the ongoing struggle for social

justice in the American South and beyond.

By examining the "interminable" nature of systemic oppression,

the Teutsches challenge listeners to embrace the responsibility

of resistance through education and empathy.

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 222 years. Order your copy today!

article, “Florence

Is a Communist.”

    “Do you know what Communism is, Florence?”

   “Yes, I am a Communist,” Florence stated, and

afterward when we were alone together in the kitchen she went

into more details about her beliefs.

    “Communism,” she stated, “is to help the

poor.” So the poor of the small town of Jacobi where she came

from, were quite ready to be enrolled in the ranks of the

Communists.

    There were about eighty Negroes signed up

with the Communist group in her little town in Louisiana, and

in the neighboring towns of Lettsworth, Lagonia, Batchelor,

Torras and Susport there were groups of from forty to sixty in

each town.

    They were not doing anything much at

present, not even meeting, she explained, since the young

Communist organizer who had been keeping contact with them had

been jailed and run out of town. He had been transferred by

the Party to another state, so there the matter was halted.

born in Montreal, Canada, 12 of 14 children. 

from January 23, 1867 until September 1, 1932.  This line

originally ran from Canal Street up to Clio Street to Magnolia

Street, returning on Erato and Carondelet Streets. In 1874, it

was extended across Canal Street to Elysian Fields, making it

the first streetcar line to cross Canal Street. It was

extended at both ends from time to time, before giving up its

territory to newer lines in 1932.

2026

The Legends of Hip Hop Tour

Shreveport Municipal Auditorium

705 Elvis Presley Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71101

Website: shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (318) 841-4000

A star-studded concert featuring some of the biggest names in

classic hip hop.

Lineup & Details This event takes place in the historic

venue where Elvis Presley got his start:

7:00 PM: Doors open to the public.

8:00 PM: Show starts.

features performances by Webbie, Ying

Yang Twins, Trina, and Lil' Keke.

offering an intimate and high-enenrgy atmosphere. 

host unofficial after-parties following the show.

End: Approximately 11:30 PM.

Note for Listeners: This is an all-ages show, but

parental discretion is advised due to concert volume and

lyrical content.

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