540. Candice Battiste.

540. We talk to Candice Battiste about redistricting in Louisiana. “Candice Battiste is the North Louisiana Organizer for the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice where she is committed to building voices and power in traditionally disenfranchised communities and bringing together groups across North Louisiana.” “The Power Coalition is a coalition of community-based organizations who work together to educate and empower voters across Louisiana. Through our voter engagement and community organizing work, we seek to unify our collective voices into a stronger, more cohesive force that can successfully advocate for an agenda of shared values and issues.”

1. This week in Louisiana history.September 15, 1978. Ali defeats Spinks to regain boxing title.
2. This week in New Orleans history. Born in New Orleans on September 23, 1883,  jazzman Wooden Joe Nicholas was an active member of the early New Orleans jazz scene. He knew Buddy Bolden and said Bolden was the main influence on his cornet style.  In 1915 he was playing clarinet with King Oliver.  In addition to forming the Camelia Brass Band in 1918,  he was famous for his volume and endurance. Nicholas did not record until 1945 when he was 62 years old and again in 1949.  He died in New Orleans on November 17, 1957. 
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Red River Revel Arts Festival
   Festival Plaza
   101 Crockett St.
   Shreveport, LA 71101
   September 30, 2023 - October 8, 2023
   Website
   Phone:
   (318) 424-4000
   The Red River Revel is an annual festival of food, culture, art and music. This year's festival will be held at Festival Plaza in Shreveport. Over 80 artists specializing in oils, acrylics, sculpture, jewelry, woodwork, glass, metal and much more! Vendors serve everything from funnel cakes and seafood macaroni to favorites like Natchitoches meat pies and chicken & waffles!
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Single Malt Please with Maude Caillat at the BMC Bar on Decatur St. in New Orleans.

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