5/12/2007 Community Gumbo

Democracy Now (4/30/07)

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Young Prophetz Poetry Slam


Shelton Alexander, © Andy Richter. More photos.
Audio:

Shelton Alexander opens the poetry slam
"Q" Querido Arias
Chris Williams
Sunni Patterson
Sheldon introduces youth poets
Evander
Latrelle
Deuce
Awards
Tulane students introduction
Jose Maldonado
Feminist
Observer
No title
My mother
Xavier
Love you mom
Close & last poet

Music Played:

Billy Bragg & Wilco, "All You Fascists" (Woody Guthrie), Mermaid Avenue II.
Billy Bragg, "Help Save the Youth of America", Billy Bragg Box Set Vol. 1.

Announcements:

Final Review and Public Comments on the City-Wide Recovery Plan

The plan can be viewed and downloaded at
http://unifiedneworleansplan.com

(French Quarter, CBD, Lafayette Square and Warehouse District are called District 1. This hearing is particularly about the “city-wide” version.)

Opportunities for your input:

May 15, 2007
1:30 PM
City Council Chambers
1300 Perdido Street

May 22, 2007
3:00 PM
City Council Chambers
1300 Perdido Street

NOTE: They are hoping to receive the testimony/comments on May 15,
with the vote occurring after normal CPC hearing on May 22.
However, if you can only testify on May 22, you will be allowed to do so.

A printed copy of the city-wide plan is available for review at the City Planning Commission office, City Hall, Room 9W03, 1300 Perdido Street, New Orleans .

For more information, please contact City Planning at 658-7000.