BLACK HISTORY

Why Black People Celebrate Mardi Gras The Way We Do

The hidden history of Mardi Gras, from a Black perspective

Black woman holding Mardi Gras mask | Photo by Mikhail Nilov via Pexels

After attending two Mardi Gras balls this carnival season, I realized that not many people outside of New Orleans understand the history of the carnival season or the social significance of such events for Black people. From the…