Last weekend's Mother's Day march was sponsored by the Original Big 7 Social Aid and Pleasure Club, and president Edward Buckner said they will re-stage it June 1 through the same neighborhood in New Orleans' 7th Ward. They also plan to return next Mother's Day, he said.
Date: May 18, 2013
Category: U.S.
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Arrests in New Orleans parade shootings hailed as progress against culture of ...
Edward Buckner is president of the Original Big 7 Social Aid and Pleasure Club, which staged Sunday's parade of brass bands and street dancers. He says he's happy about the arrests as his group plans to re-stage the parade on June 1.
Date: May 17, 2013
Category: U.S.
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Mother's Day second-line shooting on Frenchmen Street injures at least 17 people
The Original Big 7 Social Aid and Pleasure Club organized the second line and has held it on Mother's Day since 2001, according to Edward Buckner, the club's president. The parade started Sunday about 1 p.m. at the Original Big 7's home at 1825 Elysian Fields Ave.