Krewe of ALLA’s first Black queen, Gian Durand, has dedicated her ride to the spirit of Dorothy Mae Taylor and diversity in ...

A “cultural revolution on wheels.” That's how the Krewe of ALLA describes its Mardi Gras parade this year. Named in honor of ...

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the spiritual and cultural underpinnings of Mardi Gras from a Voodoo Queen. We ...

One of the oldest krewes in Carnival is writing a new history. The krewe of Alla has Black Carnival royalty for the first ...

ALLA queen Gian Durand walks with Six Ward Steppers king James Mayes and City Council member Freddie King inside the ALLA den during float load-in. Image: Chelsea Brasted/Axios The Krewe of ALLA is ...

NEW ORLEANS — Carnival season is in full swing, but Entergy is issuing an important safety warning: mylar balloons and ...

NEW ORLEANS — A new chapter in Mardi Gras history was written as Gian Durand and James Carter were crowned the first Black King and Queen of the Krewe of ALLA, making a bold statement for the 93 ...

After 90 years, the Krewe of Alla has selected its first Black king and queen. (Courtesy: Krewe of Alla) Queen Gian Durand says this event is not only historic for her but also for the city. She plans ...

The first African American Queen of Krewe of Alla, Gian Durand tells us all about this year's historic reign and its impact on carnival culture in 2025. Heart disease has been the leading cause of ...