Because of the partial federal government shutdown, a longtime Lundi Gras tradition will look a little different this year.

Zulu, one of the oldest traditionally African American krewes, held its first parade in 1909. By 1910, members were already ...

Like a glittering prize on Mardi Gras morning, the Allen-James family of Treme carefully hands down the art of decorating Zulu coconuts. A couple of weeks before Carnival day, a purple plastic ...

Today, Zulu is known for its coconut throw, considered one of the most coveted throws of Mardi Gras.

Every year, African-American members of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club paint their faces black for the city's Mardi Gras celebrations. Now,... In New Orleans, The Fight Over Blackface Renews ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KENNER (WGNO)— The Lundi Gras festivities ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW ORLEANS— Rex and Zulu are two names ...

A Howard University professor continues his tradition of bringing HBCU students to his home country of South Africa for an immersive tour. Every year during the summer semester, Dr. Sipho Sithole ...