Black History & African American Culture in Natchitoches

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show celebrates the rich black history and African American culture in Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana. Hear about the legacy of famous primitive folk artist Clementine Hunter, Baptist minister Alfred Raford Blunt, businesswoman Marie Thérèse Coincoin, entrepreneur and philanthropist Mr. Ben D. Johnson, and many more.

WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/AqoGrxTiGqc

FEATURED GUESTS

- Arlene Gould, Executive Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau - https://natchitoches.com/

- Jennae Biddiscombe - Branch Director Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum - https://www.louisianastatemuseum.org/

Picture: The Wash painting by artist Clementine Hunter.

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