Today, Zulu is known for its coconut throw, considered one of the most coveted throws of Mardi Gras.

Zulu, one of the oldest traditionally African American krewes, held its first parade in 1909. By 1910, members were already ...

The Krewe of Zulu was founded in 1909 as a small walking krewe of working-class Black men, walking through neighborhoods from bar to bar.

NEW ORLEANS — When the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club take to the streets on Mardi Gras Day, they're showcasing more than 100 years of Carnival tradition. It's a tradition Rodney Mason, Junior has ...

The 2026 Zulu parade in New Orleans wowed spectators with coconut throws, vibrant floats, and lively performances, becoming a viral highlight of Mardi Gras.

From the Mardi Gras Indians to the Flambeaux carriers to the skeleton crews, the contribution of African Americans to traditional New Orleans Mardi Gras is evident. But nothing compares to the flash ...

Stream the excitement of Mardi Gras 2026 live! Find out how to watch the Zulu and Rex parades online with free coverage from NOLA.com, WWL, and USA TODAY. Don't miss the floats, bands, and New Orleans ...

A Howard University professor continues his tradition of bringing HBCU students to his home country of South Africa for an immersive tour. Every year during the summer semester, Dr. Sipho Sithole ...

In the city of New Orleans near the mouth of Jackson Avenue as it crosses South Claiborne Avenue, families adorned in purple, green and yellow sit in rows of foldout chairs lining the lawns of ...

The annual meeting in Kenner's Rivertown between Argus, a krewe established in 1972 by civic-minded Jefferson Parish business ...