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Join the Pless & Ferguson Initiative for Plessy Day 2026: Cultural Dissent — Art and Democracy, A conversation, and reflection on how art challenges dominant narratives and shapes public memory in New Orleans.

The morning begins with a youth art workshop for ages 6–12, facilitated by The Black School. Students will explore themes of fairness, justice, and civic courage through hands-on creative activities.

The afternoon program features a conversation on cultural dissent guided by Ron Bechet, with local artists Ayo Scott, Joseph Cuillier, and Carl LeBlanc, along with participating students. Together, they will discuss how artists and communities use their creativity to challenge dominant narratives in public spaces and imagine more just futures.

Schedule
Youth Activity: 10:00 – 11:015 AM
Panel Discussion: 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM

Location. REACH Center, Corpus Christi Epiphany Community
Church Center, 2022 St. Bernard Ave, Building C

Free and open to the public.
Light refreshments by Vaucresson Sausage Co.
Music by Carl LeBlanc.

Presented by the Plessy & Ferguson Initiative in partnership with
The REACH Center and New Orleans Public Library.

Plessy Day 2022

Tuesday, June 7, 2022
7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
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Plessy Day 2021

Monday, June 7, 2021
6:30 PM 7:30 PM 18:30 19:30
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Plessy Day is coming up soon! Zoom info will be posted Monday June 1st.

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Facing History Together: The 125th Anniversary of Separate but Equal

Facing History Together: The 125th Anniversary of Separate but Equal

Tuesday, May 18, 2021
1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
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PLESSY DAY 2020

Sunday, June 7, 2020
5:00 PM 7:00 PM 17:00 19:00
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More Details to Come!

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