Nov. 22, 1919: Bogalusa Labor Massacre, Attack on Interracial Solidarity

The Bogalusa Labor Massacre was an attack on interracial labor solidarity in Louisiana.

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Well what do you know? #OTD in 1918 #Bogalusa #Louisiana gave us #ProfessorLonghair!

And I didn’t get them anything. Here’s “Tipitina” with #TheMeters.

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#music #nola #NewOrleansJazzFest #Tipitinas

"Tipitina" Professor Longhair & The Meters 1974

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Mayor-elect discusses his plans for city's future - KESQ

By Shay O’Connor Click here for updates on this story     BOGALUSA, Louisiana (WDSU) — There was a huge shakeup in the town of Bogalusa. A newcomer won the mayoral race. Tyrin Truong, 23, defeated the sitting Mayor Wendy Perrette on Tuesday night. It was his first time running in a real election, aside from winning

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