Dr. Avis Williams is just days away from stepping into the role of superintendent of New Orleans public schools. Today we look back on her interview with WWNO’s Education reporter, Aubri Juhasz, to learn about her journey to this role and what she hopes to bring to the position. 

Today is the fourth of July, and it’s a time when many reflect on centuries of American history. But there are some who are concerned with preserving historical narratives every day. 

In April, we spoke to one of the owners of Richardson Funeral Home in Amite, Louisiana, Valarie Richardson, and historian and genealogist Dr. Antoinette Harrell, to learn how they are using old funeral programs to unearth stories about the Black community. As we take today to celebrate the preservation of history,  we hear an encore of this conversation. 

Today’s episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman, Aubry Procell, and Thomas Walsh. 

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