The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH), in partnership with Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, has selected culinary giant and civil rights icon Leah Chase as its 2018 Humanist of the Year. The award is given annually by the state’s humanities council as part of its efforts to recognize the individuals...
As part of the New Orleans chapter's Classics Through the Ages programming, Mary McLeod Bethune students spent the day at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art with artist Horton Humble. The students toured the museum, learned about Mr. Humble's art, his techniques and discussed the imagery depicted in his works. Additionally,...
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art opened its doors to the New Orleans community in honor and celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Participants of all ages got to listen to some of the speeches of Dr. King. Students stood before visitors to the museum and expounded on thoughts...
One Mission, One Love, a Signature Initiative of The Southern Area of The Links, Incorporated, in partnership with Region 4 of the Jamaican Ministry of Education, broke ground at Watford Hill Primary School, in Hopewell Hanover, Jamaica to build a pre-school classroom during The Links, Incorporated's January 2017 Global Delegation to Jamaica. The...
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY AT THE MUSEUM INSPIRED BY SOLIDARY & SOLITARY: THE JOYNER/GIUFFRIDA COLLECTION, PRESENTED BY THE HELIS FOUNDATION January 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art is hosting a FREE admission day for visitors of all...
