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French Creole Slave Owners
French Creole slave owners were a distinct group of colonists who settled in Louisiana, particularly in New Orleans, during the 18th century. They were of mixed European, African, and Native American descent, and many were born in the colony or arrived as refugees from Saint-Domingue (present-day Haiti) after the Haitian Revolution.
Characteristics
Many French Creole slave owners were educated and worked in artisanal or skilled trades, such as carpentry, masonry, or blacksmithing.
They often owned property and were part of a prosperous, urban group (bourgeoisie).
Some French Creole slave owners were property owners, and a few even owned large plantations.
They were influenced by French Catholic culture and maintained strong ties to the Catholic Church.
Practices
French Creole slave owners often followed the Creole custom of liberté des savanes (savannah liberty), where slaves were allowed to work at their own convenience in exchange for a flat weekly or monthly rate.
They also recognized the rights of free people of color (gens de couleur libres), who were legally equivalent to whites and enjoyed many of the same privileges.
Notable Examples
Guillaume Duparc, a great-grandfather of Laura Plantation, owned slaves and left an inventory of 17 enslaved individuals at his death, including people from five African ethnic groups.
Some French Creole slave owners, like those mentioned in the exhibit “From the Big House to the Quarters: Slavery on Laura Plantation,” operated plantations and owned slaves.
Legacy
The French Creole slave owners’ unique cultural and social context, shaped by their mixed ancestry and colonial history, contributed to the development of Creole culture in Louisiana.
Their legacy can be seen in the city’s architecture, cuisine, and music, which reflect the blending of French, African, and Native American influences.
Important Note
While some French Creole slave owners did own slaves, it’s essential to recognize that many others were free people of color who owned property, worked in skilled trades, and enjoyed relative social and economic mobility. The experiences and status of French Creole slave owners varied widely, reflecting the complexities of colonial Louisiana’s social hierarchy.
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Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club
The Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club is a fraternal organization in New Orleans, Louisiana, founded in 1916. It is one of the largest and most well-known predominantly African American carnival organizations in the city, known for its unique parade and throws.
Parade and Throws
Zulu is famous for its parade on Mardi Gras Day, featuring krewe members wearing grass skirts and throwing hand-painted coconuts to the crowd. This tradition began in the early 20th century as a cost-effective alternative to the glass necklaces thrown by other parading organizations.
Social Mission
The Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club is dedicated to benevolence and goodwill, with a social mission to establish ties of friendship and sociability among its members. The organization is also committed to promoting good fellowship and community service.
Lady Zulu Auxiliary and Queens
In 1933, the Lady Zulu Auxiliary was formed by the wives of Zulu members, and in 1948, Edwina Robertson became the first Queen of Zulu, making the club the first to feature a queen in a parade.
Controversy and Clarification
The Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club has faced controversy surrounding its use of black makeup, with some accusing it of perpetuating “blackface.” However, the club maintains that it has never participated in the derogatory representation of black people and that its use of black makeup was a historical necessity due to societal restrictions on mask-wearing.
IRS Profile
The Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc is a registered 501©(7) organization, classified as an amateur sports club, and is required to file IRS Form 990. The organization’s mission is to promote social purposes, establish friendships, and foster good fellowship among its members.
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all shoulda been raided before diddy arrest
had time to destroy/hide evidence
unless under tight surveillance
catch for attempting to destroy evidence
moar charges
>clean the coffee maker and don't overfill the coffee filter"
investigative evidence shows french press used in making the brew
either way, gets your tweak on
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