481. Ted Schirmer, "Defiance," Part 1

481 Part 1 of our interview with Theodor "Ted" Schimer about his memoir, Defiance. In the '70s, even twenty years after Brown v. Board of Education, LSU was still refusing to give up its racist past. While most students attending LSU were primarily focused on obtaining a better life through getting a college degree, some could not turn their backs on injustice. The students who fought at Ted's side were not the wealthy fraternity or sorority members. They were from middle to lower-middle class families and the working poor. It was Ted's goal in writing this book to honor their sacrifices and tell what it was like to fight the system-the LSU administrators, the Board of Supervisors, and the Greek organizations-in the deep south in the turbulent '70s.

1. This week in Louisiana history. August 6, 1727. Ursuline nuns arrive in New Orleans and begin a school for girls.
2. This week in New Orleans history. Fire at Aunt Sally's Praline Shop, August 6, 1974. This New Orleans Pubic Library photograph shows firefighters battling a 4-alarm blaze at 314 Royal Street on August 6, 1974 which destroyed Aunt Sally's Praline Shop.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Satchmo SummerFest is a 2-day festival dedicated to celebrating the life, legacy and music of New Orleans' native Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong
   About this event
   The 22nd annual Satchmo SummerFest presented by Chevron is a 2-day festival dedicated to celebrating the life, legacy and music of New Orleans' native Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. The festival will feature 2 outdoor stages with 20 performances by New Orleans' most talented musicians, an indoor stage featuring presentations on Armstrong, and 7 of your favorite local restaurants vending all weekend long.
   Admission to the festival includes access to the many exhibits inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum building.
   Purchase your tickets now to save time and money! Pre-registered attendees pay $7; Tickets will be available for purchase "at-the-door" for $10.
   **Satchmo SummerFest is a family friendly festival. Children under 12 enter for free.
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Willie Lockett and the Blue Krewe.
   

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