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DEMOND N. MELANCON BYWATER

BIG CHIEF OF THE YOUNG SEMINOLE HUNTERS AND CONTEMPORARY BEAD ARTIST

WHAT YOU SEE AS OUR FUTURE 100 Black masking tribes on the streets. Mardi Gras with no Covid. Many more opportunities for youth in the arts in our city. DESCRIBE YOUR CHARITABLE WORK I currently serve on the Board of Directors for New Orleans Tourism and Culture Fund. I'm able to help many people in New Orleans with grant opportunities. Last year, we awarded $90,000 in individual grants to masking Indians. FAVORITE RESTAURANT Stuph'd Beignets & Burgers FAVORITE ART GALLERY Arthur Roger Gallery FAVORITE PLACE TO TAKE VISITORS The French Market for Loretta's Authentic Pralines FAVORITE NEW BUSINESS 90's Kid's Closet FAVORITE SNOBALL Pandora's FAVORITE ALBUM Liquid Swords - GZA FAVORITE MUSEUM Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, AR CURRENTLY WATCHING The Discovery Channel CURRENTLY READING From the Kingdom of Kongo to Congo Square by Jeroen Dewulf SOMETHING ABOUT NEW ORLEANS THAT PUTS YOU IN A GOOD MOOD A Second Line on a beautiful Sunday.

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