Jerome "Big Duck" Smith, a Freedom Rider, civil rights leader, community organizer, culture bearer, and mentor passed Friday, August 21, 2026 at the age of 87. Smith dedicated his life to justice and to preserving the culture of New Orleans. As a young man, he participated... Read more

Six Ward Steppers are hosting a second line memorial celebrating the life and legacy of "Big Duck" Smith on Wednesday, August 26 starting at 6pm.  START at Tuba Fats Square (1600 St. Philip St) END Hunters Field (1659 N. Claiborne Ave.) Six Ward Steppers ask everyone to c... Read more

We are proud to share that WWOZ has been honored with seven nominations across six categories by the Press Club of New Orleans for Excellence in Journalism! The nominations encompass media produced and published during the 2025 calendar year. Here are our nominations: Exc... Read more

Just a few photo highlights of the social aid & pleasure clubs, Mardi Gras Indians, Baby Dolls, and brass bands parading and performing at Jazz Fest 2026!  Special thanks to our volunteer photographers for their contributions: Kristen Derr, Louis Crispino, Bob Gibson, Ryan... Read more

Join the New Orleans African American Museum (NOAAM) on Tuesday, April 7th, for a special edition of Conversations & Calas. NOAAM is hosting a public discourse featuring two phenomenal heritage leaders: Queen Cherice Harrison-Nelson and Queen Kristiana Rae Colón. Together,... Read more

The Circle of Chiefs 14th Annual "Indian Cha WA" Downtown Super Sunday will be held March 29! The procession of intricate bead work, feathers and harmonious drumming and chants start at Orleans & Moss (Bayou St. John) down Orleans Ave, Broad St, St. Bernard to N. Dorgenois... Read more

Scenes from Uptown Super Sunday on March 15, 2026! The Mardi Gras Indians were out on the streets to show their amazing art, accompanied by Baby Dolls, second line dancers, and brass bands. This annual event is centered around A.L. Davis Park at the corner of Washington Ave... Read more