Allison 'Tootie' Montana, famed Mardi Gras Indian, to be honored in New Orleans
The Black Catholic culture-bearer helmed the Black Masking tradition for more than 50 years until his death in 2005 at the age of 82.
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XULA marching band making Mardi Gras parade debut Sunday
Now in its second year, the marching band at the nation's Catholic HBCU is set to make Carnival history in New Orleans.
Mel Gibson nyxed from Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans
Following public backlash—and alleged threats—the disgraced Hollywood star will no longer roll in one of the city's largest Carnival events.