Lagniappe Stories Purple Podcast Tells the Story of the Integration of Mardi Gras

Lagniappe Stories | Junior Achievement Presents Future Ready | Ep. 2 Feat. Master P

A conversation on legacy, leadership, and impact.  In this new episode of Future Ready presented by Junior Achievement, President Larry Washington sits down with Junior Achievement alumnus Master P and the program’s 1 millionth student, Tarrel Brooks, for an inspiring discussion on entrepreneurship, opportunity, and preparing the next generation for success. Tune in now! #FutureReady #JuniorAchievement

Lagniappe Stories | Junior Achievement Presents Future Ready | Ep. 1

Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans' new podcast "Future Ready" kicks off with a huge milestone. President & CEO Larry Washington is joined by Tarrel Brooks, the 1 millionth student served by JA New Orleans in its 70 year history of serving the region. Terrell, a Trust Your Crazy Ideas Challenge finalist, joins the series for an honest conversation about discipline, possibility, and what the next million students can learn from trusting their crazy ideas.

Lagniappe Stories | St. Augustine High School's Purple Podcast feat. Leona Tate

Chantze Duckworth sits down with civil rights icon Leona Tate to discuss her role in integrating New Orleans schools and her continued impact in the city.

Lagniappe Stories Purple Podcast Tells the Story of the Integration of Mardi Gras

In this episode of the Purple Podcast, St. Augustine High School explores the integration of Mardi Gras through firsthand accounts from alumni Robino Barnes (Class of ’69) and Carl Blouin Sr. (Class of ’55). A member of the Marching 100 during the year the parades were integrated, Barnes reflects on courage, tradition, and the role St. Aug played in reshaping Carnival history in New Orleans.

Lagniappe Stories | St. Augustine High School Purple Podcast with Jenard Andrews

Deacon Lawson and Kingston Jones of St. Augustine High School sit down in the first Purple Podcast of 2026 with multi-Grammy nominated musician, and St. Augustine alumnus, Jenard Andrews. Jenard, a talented artist in his own right, comes from New Orleans musical royalty as the son of James Andrews and nephew of Trombone Shorty. He is currently a part of the legendary Rebirth Brass Band and has created his own band New Breed, which has just been nominated for their first Grammy.