New Orleans Jazz Funeral Honors 19 Victims of Racist Skull Study in Germany. Posted: June 1, 2025 | Last updated: June 1, 2025. A jazz funeral was held for the 19 people whose skulls were used in ...

A new plaque honors the 32 victims of the 1973 Upstairs Lounge fire, as New Orleans marks the 52nd anniversary of the city’s deadliest blaze. Skip Navigation. Share on Facebook; ...

The city of New Orleans, Dillard University and other agencies plan to give them a proper memorial service Saturday. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another ...

NEW ORLEANS — A jazz funeral was held Saturday in New Orleans for 19 Black individuals whose skulls were used in a racist scientific study in Germany more than 150 years ago. In the 1800s, a New ...