Mardi Gras Indians bring colorful history to New Orleans

Roughly three dozen tribes, known collectively as the Mardi Gras Indians, perform in their neighborhoods on New Orleans during the big festival. Their origins date back to the 18th century, when slaves would gather to play traditional African music. Megan Alexander reports.

[swtcoco]

I'm sorry but that is incorrect information. These people ARE the indigenous americans playing their traditional music...

[cynthiahawkins]

Can't wait when we get back to NOLA to see them in person!!

[abohli]

They didn't mask as Indians. They were Indians. Indians were forbidden to practice their cultures and speak their lanaguages but Africans could? That don't even make sense

[alanmorris]

What's going on now, since the Covid-19 pandemic?

[JrRimp]

Indians are from India. Native Americans is the correct title. I hate Indians is still being used smh