303. Tonja Lee on Women's Healthcare

303. We interview Tonja Lee about women's access to healthcare in Louisiana. Tonja Lee is a sociologist in Baton Rouge and a scholar of women's studies.

1. This week in Louisiana history. March 12, 1817. Miss. Steamboat Navigation Co. seized Capt. H. Shreve's boat, the Washington.
2. This week in New Orleans history. "When I wrote and recorded 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy' back in 1952, it marked the birth of rock 'n' roll," said Price, who was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1998. "That song sold millions, and it was the introduction of music as we know it today."   Lloyd Price in an interview with Bill Herald of Examiner.com.  Born one of 11 children of Louis and Beatrice Price in Kenner on March 9, 1933, Lloyd Price had formal musical training in trumpet and piano, sang in his church's gospel choir, and was a member of a combo in high school. On March 9, 2010, his 77th Birthday, in New Orleans, Lloyd Price was inducted into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame and on June 20, 2010, Price appeared and sang in season 1 finale of the HBO series "Treme."
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Black Heritage Festival
   March 9th, 2019
   Lake Charles Civic Center
   900 Lakeshore Dr.,
   Lake Charles, LA 70601
   337-436-9588
   Website
   The annual Black Heritage Festival will be held March 10, 2019 and will feature live entertainment, mouthwatering food, and great family fun. The festival brings together the cultures of Africa and Southwest Louisiana and highlights the best in the community. Celebrating diversity, culture and education, the festival is filled with legendary Zydeco, Jazz, R&B and Gospel performers.
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Bruce listens to Doreen the Clarinet Queen on Royal Street.

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