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Buffalo Soldiers Presentation

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Last discussed Jul 23, 2026.

Public comments (8)

SupportiveRichard KellyJul 23, 2026

A Buffalo Soldiers member described founding the Louisiana organization in 2006 and its work teaching local history to children.

City Council — July 23, 2026 · 2:12:30 →
SupportiveJohn AndersonJul 23, 2026

The organization's co-founder and president traced the regiments' New Orleans roots and the Ninth Cavalry's record as the most decorated regiment in U.S. history.

City Council — July 23, 2026 · 2:16:59 →
SupportiveBarbara AndersonJul 23, 2026

The co-founder introduced herself and noted her family's tie to a lieutenant who died in the Spanish-American War.

City Council — July 23, 2026 · 2:16:11 →
SupportiveDennis Warren IIJul 23, 2026

A member noted the Ninth Cavalry was born at what is now Audubon Park and invited the public to visit the historical plaque there.

City Council — July 23, 2026 · 2:15:41 →
SupportiveAl JacksonJul 23, 2026

The vice president connected his family's Civil War service in the United States Colored Troops to the Buffalo Soldiers legacy.

City Council — July 23, 2026 · 2:18:02 →
SupportiveOmar KashmirJul 23, 2026

A member with relatives in every American war spoke of his family's service and the Battle of New Orleans stakes.

City Council — July 23, 2026 · 2:18:26 →
SupportiveStanley TaylorJul 23, 2026

A DAV chapter commander and third-generation service member introduced himself during the presentation.

City Council — July 23, 2026 · 2:20:39 →
SupportiveAl GrandoisJul 23, 2026

An invited member of Haitian descent described the historical and cultural connections between Haiti and New Orleans.

City Council — July 23, 2026 · 2:21:35 →