Adore A-List 2022

FROM THE EDITOR

I love working on the A-List issue because I get to know amazing fellow New Orleanians in an up close and personal way. Their responses to our interview questions give me so many things to think about and more than a few make me laugh out loud. Most of all, I find inspiration in their ability to reimagine and envision pathways to a better and stronger city for us all. This year, several ideas were consistent among all of our A-Listers – the need for improved educational opportunities, both in academics and in the trades that support our economical ecosystem, the importance of preserving our unique culture and traditions, and the need to truly focus on our infrastructure so that our community remains viable for future generations. I couldn't agree more. I am optimistic that with our collective tenacity, compassion, and brainpower, we can harness our energy and capabilities for the greatest good. As we celebrate our food, music, architecture, and heritage, let's also focus on our resilience and creativity so that New Orleans can be all that it can be – now and in the many years to come.

by k at y danos

photo by joshu a br a st e d

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