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Naomi Ruth (née Mason Drake; 12 February 1907 – 22 February 1987) was an American who became notable in mid-20th century Louisiana as the Registrar of the Bureau of Vital Statistics for the City of New Orleans (1949–1965), where she imposed strict racial classifications on people under a binary system that recognized only "white" and "black" (or all other).
Ensures access to vital records for births, deaths, fetal deaths and Orleans Parish marriage records; Offers preventive health services; Office of Behavioral Health Manages and delivers supports and services for citizens with mental illness and addictive disorders; Delivers direct care through hospitalization
The seal of New Orleans is the official insignia representing the city of New Orleans, located in the state of Louisiana. The first version of the arms was made in 1852 following the merger of the three municipalities that made up New Orleans. It was modified throughout the 20th and 21st century to alter the individuals, colours and form on the ...
getty/Victor VIRGILE. Double belts were everywhere on the runway this season, adding structure and form to even the simplest looks. At the Area show, thick metallic chains were layered over sleek ...
On November 26, 2024, New Orleans city leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony to debut some honorees for the New Orleans Walk of Fame. The two Louisiana natives whom officially got their fleur de lis plaques unveiled on Canal Street were Raising Cane's owner Todd Graves and rap legend Lil Wayne ahead of the official unveiling ceremony just ...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans police department has made significant progress in carrying out reforms mandated under an agreement with the federal government, according to a report released ...
Ernest Joseph Bellocq (19 August 1873 – 3 October 1949) [2] was an American professional photographer who worked in New Orleans during the early 20th century. Bellocq is remembered for his haunting photographs of the prostitutes of Storyville, New Orleans' legalized red-light district. [3] These have inspired novels, poems and films.
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