This summer, I have been working on a community story and oral history project for Broad Street, a newly designated Main Street in New Orleans. The corridor is really diverse and houses several different types of businesses including coffee shops, liquor stores, non-profits, law offices, and bail bond services. Different people from across New Orleans travel to Broad Street everyday for work, school, or recreation. Through the community photo project, Broad Community Connections is trying to capture the stories and experiences of these individuals to show the history, diversity, vibrancy, and functions of the thruway. The concept is simple: leave a disposable camera with Broad Street employees or residents, allowing them to photograph important aspects of their day and life in general. We then interview the participants to learn more about their images and thoughts about working and living on Broad. Eventually, the multi-media material will be compiled on to an interactive website and exhibition. Below are portraits of some of the individuals who work on Broad.
From Top to Bottom: Kine invents drinks at Black Coffee. Mama Jennifer recommends books to her customers. Knowledge mentors youth who attend the Freedom School on Broad.
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