The organization, or “krewe,” was founded in 1909 to combat segregation across the holiday. The Mardi Gras Indians tiktok-6995626268280638725 ...

Black Masking Indian puts finishing touches on Mardi Gras suit Around 10:30 a.m., Shay Henry and her husband, Keniel, stood near the door where the big chief was expected to appear.

On Mardi Gras 1854, a reporter wrote, “A party of Indians in full costume, was the most notable thing we saw.” An account from 1855 reported someone falling victim to a club wielded by a ...

The roots of Black Masking Indian culture lie in resistance. Excluded from traditional Mardi Gras celebrations, Black communities forged their own, blending African, Native American, and Creole ...

But for Angel Chung Cutno, better known as Big Queen of the 8th Ward Black Seminole Tribe, the lead-up to Mardi Gras is about finishing her Black Masking Indian suit, a project she’s been ...

For Second Chief Ghost of the Black Mohawks Mardi Gras Indians, Super Sunday is more than just a showcase — it’s a reminder of why the Black Masking Indians remain in their own communities.

By day, 26-year-old Queen Tahj is a cybersecurity expert. However, it's her passion that has gotten her national attention.

Tahj’s willingness to halt the production of her Mardi Gras Indian costume underscores her commitment to “put on” for her city. New Orleans has a rich history of Black Masking Indian culture ...

'New Orleans Black Mardi Gras Indians: Exploring a Community Tradition from an Insider's View'exhibition, held at the Anacostia Community Museum from April 23, 2006 - October 15, 2006, featured more ...

Louisiana-based artist Demond Melancon, known for his meticulously hand-beaded Mardi Gras Indian suits, was selected among three finalists for the 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art through ...

Sunday, March 16 in New Orleans sparkled. Thousands of people were out to see the glory and creativity of the Black Masking Indians in New Orleans' Super Sunday. The next ...