‘We've Got a Story to Tell’ explores life and legacy of New Orleans' André Cailloux

From Gambit

Andre Cailloux isn’t the most recognized name in New Orleans history, despite his remarkable life. Born into slavery in Plaquemines Parish in 1825, Cailloux was later freed and became a community leader in New Orleans and led a bilingual Union regiment of former enslaved people and free people of color. After his death, news of the massive observation of his funeral was covered in the New York Times, New York Herald and Harper’s Weekly. READ MORE