In this episode we build with activist, actor, comedian, philanthropist and New Orleans native Lucky Johnson, who’s worked along side stars like The Rock, Denzel Washington and even his first cousin Tyler Perry, among others. We talk about his continuing activism in the wake of Hurricane IDA and what he’s doing to try to help the city he was born and bread in.

This episode we vibe with acclaimed trombonist, producer and all around cool brotha Delfeayo Marsalis. We discuss his upbringing being raised in one of New Orleans most famous musical families, his latest production the Jazz at Congo Square Festival, as well as how he strives to follow in his famous fathers footsteps and keep it real.

In this edition of the Kneauxla podcast we talk with Angel Chung Cutno - a renown community organizer, artist, social chameleon and youth mentor. We discuss her passion for improving literacy in New Orleans, the state of charter schools, and her unique perspective on building bridges between cultures.

In 1960, six years after Brown v. Board of Education was struck down, three 6 years old black girls were escorted by Federal Marshals through a crowd of protesters to attend McDonogh #19. Known as the McDonogh Three, Leona Tate, Gail Etienne and Tessie Prevost became among the first to desegregate formerly all white Elementary Public Schools in New Orleans. In this episode we speak with Leona Tate, who has acquired McDonogh 19, the school she and her fellow pioneers help desegregate. She has worked for many years to reopen the building which was damaged by Hurricane Katrina and was shuttered for many years. We talk about her journey, how she’s continuing to fight for justice, and how she is working to make the school a monument to the vital history it represents.

In this episode we talk with the parents of Jamere Alfred, a 14-year-old boy who had a bright future - who enjoyed playing in the band and on the football team and who tragically, on Christmas Day was shot and killed on his way to a local Walgreens. LaRicha and John share memories of their son, thoughts on the senseless violence in New Orleans, and what they intend to do about it.

In this episode we follow up with President and CEO of the National Urban League, Marc Morial - discussing what we can expect from the new administration, criminal justice reform, family, leadership and much more.

This episode features Terrance Osborne, a renowned visual artist from New Orleans whose work has received both critical and commercial acclaim. We discuss what inspires him, what it means to be a New Orleans based artist, and how art can give voice to issues our society faces.

This episode features LaToya Cantrell, Mayor of New Orleans; we discuss the December 5th election, the results of the Presidential election and more.