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Don’t Stand Alone: Black Labor Organizing in New Orleans

Chris Garlock | Published on 8/12/2025
Discover the overlooked contributions of Black workers to labor rights in New Orleans in this mobile exhibit, built on years of community-university research. Explore stories of struggle, unity, and the enduring power of solidarity—from past movements to present-day challenges. Note: the exhibit is currently up at the University of New Orleans Library Learning Commons (1st Floor), 2000 Lakeshore Drive New Orleans, LA 70148 through December 15. There are a number of worker oral histories available online and you can read more here.