457. Sharlene Sinegal-DeCuir, part 2.

<div>&nbsp;457. Part 2 of our <a href="http://archive.org/download/457-sharlene-sinegal-de-cuir-part-2/457--Sharlene_Sinegal_DeCuir--part_2.mp3" target="_blank">interview</a> with Sharlene Sinegal-DeCuir. "I am a Louisiana girl born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. I grew up a devout catholic, listening to zydeco music, eating gumbo and speaking Creole French, a typical southwestern Louisiana upbringing.<a name='more'></a> I completed my undergraduate education at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans and my graduate work at Louisiana State University. Currently I am an Associate Professor of History at Xavier University of Louisiana."</div> <ol type="a"> <li>This week in Louisiana history. February 20, 1811. President Madison signed bill providing for Louisiana's statehood. </li> <li>This week in New Orleans history. On February 19, 1921, a four inch cannonball crashed through the front wall of Mrs. A. Stenhouse, 73, of 317 Alix Street in Algiers. Apparently several young pranksters had loaded a Civil War Era cannon in Jackson Square and fired it across the river. Windows and glass light were broken in the square. <br /> </li> <li>This week in Louisiana. <br /> 7th Annual Courir de Mardi Gras de L'anse/Mermentau Cove<br /> February19, 2022<br /> 8:00 am - 7:00 pm<br /> View <a href="https://www.louisianatravel.com/events/cultural-events/7th-annual-courir-de-mardi-gras-de-lansem" moz-do-not-send="true">Website</a><br /> 1174 Lafosse Rd.<br /> Morse, LA 70559<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Old Fashion Mardi Gras Run with music, fun and family (Kids too) "Respecting Tradition" on horse back and trailers! Growing up Cajun is as lucky as lucky can get! By reviving old traditions and sharing stories of days gone by, we hope to preserve the memories of our ancestors.