New Orleans : A Unique City With Its Own Unmistakable Culture

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“There are natural hazards, but disasters are the result of human actions that put people and property in harm’s way” (Cigler 2007: 64). Throughout history New Orleans has been continuously altered by the presence of humans through the creation of levees and canals, the introduction of artificial irrigation systems, and through human induced processes that have ultimately accelerated the process of land degradation and erosion. While a natural hazard struck New Orleans in 2005, the disaster portion resulting from Hurricane Katrina was a result of human induced interactions throughout the history of New Orleans.

Hurricane Katrina was one of the most devastating natural disasters on record in the United States (Skinner, 2006) In August of 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall along the Gulf Coast destroying buildings, homes and communities (Skinner, 2006). Storm surges and levee failures resulted in an estimated $108 billion in physical property damage, specifically in the areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama (Skinner, 2006). Furthermore, Katrina proved itself to be one of the deadliest disasters in U.S. history as it claimed the lives of more than 1,800 people (Skinner, 2006).

One of the most unique things about New Orleans particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries where this image is derived from was race and racism. People were excluded or included, considered inferior or superior based on the race they belonged to. To this end, Indians, and African Americans were classified on the lower end of the race totem pole while whites were seen as superior. Furthermore, one’s stance in society or occupation was determined by their race. The whites were majorly businessmen and land owners presiding over big farms that they owned. The blacks and the Indians were mostly peasants ‘owned’ by the white people and forced to work on the farms of the white people against their will owing to the fact that they were imported from their original residences as slaves (Appleby, Eileen and Neva 18). It is, therefore, clear that race and racism played a significant role in helping define New Orleans as we know it today. Bringing racism to the fore provides a platform upon which it can be alleviated to help

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Two weekends ago, many team owners appeased their players by participating in national anthem demonstrations after President Trump's rather profane demand on Sept. 22 that owners fire any players who kneel. These demonstrations didn't go over well with many NFL fans — millions of whom are white, older, and conservative, and see any demonstration during the national anthem as fundamentally unpatriotic. So last weekend, some teams tried to innovate solutions — to no avail. The New Orleans Saints knelt during the coin toss in their London game against the Miami Dolphins, which mostly puzzled fans. Were they protesting random chance? Baltimore Ravens players took a knee prior to the anthem, prompting a cascade of boos from their hometown fans who

There are many similarities and differences in the methods of colonization between the English and the French. Their land control and their motivation in establishing a colony in the Americas consisted of different many reasons. In addition, their settlements and their relationships with the Indians also had many great effects on how they maintained their establishments in the Americas. Although Spain had already claimed most of the Americas, the English, French establishments and the defeat of the Spanish armada diminished Spain’s opportunity to become one of the most powerful countries in the world.

New Orleans culture is a melting pot of Spanish, French, Mexican, Native American, and African descent. Creole is a term that refers to mixed-race natives of Louisiana. Many creoles were free and their ancestors often had the same rights as white people. They often received formal education and owned property and slaves. Creole culture was catholic and French-speaking as opposed to the Protestant and English-speaking whole of America. This amalgamation of cultures created a safe haven for personal expression, and caused the development and evolution of the culture and Jazz music.

Conquered, Controlled, Creoles. The Creoles had been born in America but had "pure" Spanish blood. They are on top of the social pyramid. During the 19th century they had wanted to gain power and fight for Independence, all over the South American region, the Caribbean and Central America. The Creoles had led the fight for independence because they wanted more economic power, to keep lower classes down socially, and they had struggled politically.

New Orleans Landrieu says “is truly a city of many nations, a melting pot, a bubbling cauldron of many cultures” there is no other place like this city that so uniquely portrays the American motto of “out if many we are one” he believes. As unique as that city maybe it has its dark past as well the city Of New Orleans

Many citizens have been enthusiastic about being given authority over the Louisiana territory and for the common good of the people I have chosen to purchase this land from France. My father’s knowledge of the geographical regions south of Pennsylvania inspired my interest in America’s geography so when France suggested to sell

In this great city of New Orleans, we have so many extravagant elements that distinguishes us from other cities. From Mardi Gras to the French Quarters to Canal St., they all play an important part in this city 's history. The different historical statues we have scattered about the city also cause major attractions and either people love or hate them. Lately, four specific statues have been getting a lot of attention around town from not only the citizens, but from our very own mayor, Mitch Landrieu. Two of the four statues are the Robert E. Lee Monument in the center of Lee Circle and the P.G.T Beauregard Statue on City Park Ave. The mayor feels the statues should be removed not only because of their confederate backgrounds, but because they don’t have anything to do with the history of New Orleans. So, let’s explore the background of these two, controversial statues, beginning with the Robert E. Lee Monument, and then going to the P.G.T Beauregard Statue, but before we discuss the statue let 's start with the man in the statue.

Mardi Gras City. Crescent City. The Big Easy. Jazz City. The Party City. The only city that can be identify by its history and people still know the name, New Orleans. New Orleans is the kind of city that can be toured 100 times and learn something new. New Orleans is not a tourist area because of entertainment it bring to people, but the rich history. New Orleans is a city that was own by the French and the Spanish. The various culture that can from immigrants brought New Orleans to where it is today.

In New Orleans, and other places, statues of confederate generals have been removed from public. Certain parts of history have also been removed from history books and novels. I disagree with this act of trying to remove the losing side of history. We may disagree with the enemy, but that doesn’t mean that we get to erase them. The right thing to do is to present the facts and if you are truly on the right side, then people will agree with you. Just because you do not like what the opposite side did, doesn’t mean that it didn’t happen. Yes, confederates were on the wrong and losing side of history, but that doesn’t give us the right to remove them from history. Firstly, we can not hold the past to the same standards

The reason for New Orleans was such a vital role in the birth and creation of jazz, was because of the many musical traditions and greatly talented musicians. The culture, and genre of jazz, was impacted and derived from the heavy use of the blues, spirituals, and also ragtime in the south. Some of the very first known jazz bands emerged from New Orleans, and hybrid bands were up and coming as well, playing music that we have all come to know called jazz. What separates other music from this, is that this new new orleans type music was its own style. It was a front line, rhythm section, a lot of improvisation.