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Jason Todd (jtodd1973)
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Destinee Miller

The population of Gert Town has consistently been of low numbers in population since its founding around 1900. On the other hand in regards to the race and ethnic population of the city, the numbers have been slightly different. According to the 2000 U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Gert Town was predominately African American with very few other ethnicities in the area.[1] African Americans accounted for more than 90 percent of Gert Town. Whereas, all other ethnicities were below about three percent. Following the destruction that occurred as a result of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau reported that the percentage of African Americans became about 80 percent.[2] Other ethnic group rose to approximately ten percent of the overall population. These other ethnic groups include caucasians, hispanics, and asians.There was a decrease in the majority percentage population of African Americans within the Gert Town community following Hurricane Katrina which allowed for the influx of other ethnic groups to begin to live in the area. Gert Town is a city considerably small in number but as the economy begins to grow so does the amount of different ethnic groups that reside in the city.

Dajanae Vaughn (504babyshay)
What was once known as the Blue Plate Mayonnaise Factory, but closed down following Hurricane Katrina is now known as the Blue Plate Artist Lofts. Blue Plate was one of the primary mayonnaise manufacturers factory in the country. The creation of Blue Plate mayonnaise was influenced by Amelia Schlorer and was originally produced in the city of Gretna until they moved the location to Gert Town. Although the building suffered some damage in the hurricane, its historic architecture has been replenished. Years after Katrina, the Blue Plate building was transformed into an artist apartment complex. Built in the mid 20th century, the history of the southern made mayonnaise begins at 1315 S Jefferson Davis Parkway. The historical and cultural impact that the Blue Plate Factory has left on New Orleans is much deeper than the surface, the mayonnaise was once considered a delectable gourmet. The original structure of the building still stands so that everyone can be reminded of the influential impact that the Blue Plate factory left on the city. The once New Orleans' made gourmet condiment is now sold and enjoyed by people all over the United States. 504babyshay

Travis Forstall (tforstal1)

Blue Plate Factory Apartments

Blue Plate the mayonnaise factory was designed in 1941 by architect August Perez; it was the very first structure in New Orleans, Louisiana to be built in an Art Moderne style(an international style of Art Deco architecture and design that emerged in the 1930s. It was inspired by aerodynamic design). However after the flood that followed Hurricane Katrina in 2006, the Blue Plate Mayonnaise Factory was renovated into a loft-style apartment complex. The building was renamed Blue Plate Lofts and was rehabilitated by HRI Properties and JCH Development. It’s design was built with an all-white exterior and rounded glass-block corners. The exterior was fitted with solar panels a top its roof and a community gallery for its residents. It’s residential status has been made up of a mostly mixed-income community. It has become a gated community for its residents, with ADA (American Disability Act) accessible for people with disabilities. The building itself covers a total of 1,058 sq ft, while containing 72 apartments that hold up to 1-2 fully furnished bedrooms and 1-2 bathrooms. The interior design of the building was constructed by Eclecitc Home, with the intention to stay true to the buildings original Art Moderne style. The furnishing is made up of mid-century modern pieces. Most of the other aspects of the interior designs are devoted to paying homage to New Orleans culture, with many of the pieces having written poetry and art designs. It’s rent varies from $1,150-$1,475 a month which is high compared to the surrounding areas rent price average of $864.

Geovann Ariel Garriga (Meyekel Wik)
Included in the article are statements on how Gert Town and the cultures of the communities within Gert Town have affected the music genre. In addition, it talks about how second line jazz had originated in places where racism and poverty with the addition of high crime is overwhelming, places like Gert Town. However, the article shows just how inspiring second line is in these communities and how it motivates the citizens for a better tomorrow for both themselves and their communities despite their challenging daily realities. A passage from the article describes how second line jazz is a passage of opportunity for not only the Jazzworld, but for people living in the streets trying to make a dollar as portrayed in the quoted description below.

"The scholarship of the anthropologist Helen Regis on "second line" parades (which are not relegated solely to funerals) makes that point. In neighborhoods such as Treme, Gentral Gity, and Gert Town, brass band music generates dancing in the street, inviting all within earshot to join in. The "second lines" enable communities to beset by institutionalized racism, poverty, and high crime and mortality rates to maintain hope in spite of oppressive daily realities. When the "second liners" are on the streets, they "own" them, but if the landscape has been effaced, can it still be contested? One might argue, "yes, more than ever." Piazza fears that the city will turn into a theme park: "If you thought the contracts for Baghdad were fat, wait until you hear the cash registers ringing for Jazzworld."

In addition to there being second-line jazz as a motivating anthem for Gert Town, there is also Hip Hop. Hip Hop had originated from many urban places around the United States, but the most influential style of the music genre came from poverty-stricken neighborhoods such as Gert Town. From these neighborhoods arose bounce DJs whom represented the neighborhoods of where the foundation of Hip-Hop came from by calling out their names in specific songs as represented by the quote below. In addition to being recognized by numerous people came the appreciation from each respectable area around the district of Gert Town. Hip-Hop of all other things brought fame and even fortune to the area by representing what hope and desire Gert Town has for its communities, people, and its future as a historical area filled with musical culture.

“A bounce DJ will call out every ward, project, and African American neighbor-hood in New Orleans in a single song. For example, in their song ‘‘New Orleans Block Party’’ PNC (Partners’N’Crime) calls out the following neighborhoods: the seventeenth ward, Gert town, the tenth ward, the St. Thomas projects, the fourth ward, the Iberville projects, the third ward, the Calliope projects, the ninth ward, the Desire projects, the seventh ward, the St. Bernard projects, the fifteenth ward, the Fischer projects, the sixth ward, Hollygrove, the Melpomene, and Pigeon Town. The idea is to represent your hood, an integral part of hip-hop culture, by dancing and celebrating harder and louder than the other neighborhoods. Although neighborhood distinctions are often a source of violence—New Orleans is plagued by ward and project-based rivalries—a bounce block party produces a space in which all neighborhoods are given equal opportunity for expression with little to no threat of violence. This accounts for the antecedents to bounce, both in New Orleans culture and in rap in general; the specific history of bounce begins in the early 1990s.”

Madison Nguyen (mnguye60)
Gert Town is a neighborhood in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, and is the home to Xavier University of Louisiana. Gert Town’s boundaries are as follows: North— Palmetto Street, South Carrolton, and the Pontchartrain Expressway; East— South Broad Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Washington Avenue, Eve Street, Jefferson Davis Parkway, and Colapissa Street; South— South Carrolton Avenue and Fig Street; and West— Joliet Street and Cambronne Street. Gert Town’s neighboring neighborhoods include: B.W. Cooper (east), Broadmoor (east), Central City (east), Dixon (north), Holly Grove (west), Leonidas (south), Marlyville-Fountainebleau (east), Mid-City (north), and Tulane Gravier (east).

Not only is Gert Town the home of Xavier University of Louisiana, but it is also the home of many restaurants, small businesses, and famous landmarks. The Blue Plate Mayonnaise Factory, Coca-Cola Bottling Plant, Sealtest Dairy building, etc. act as famous landmarks of Gert Town by contributing to the industrial community of the neighborhood in the 19th century. In addition, Gert Town was the home of historical jazz sites to Buddy Bolden, John Robichaux, and Allen Toussaint. Restaurants such as Five Happiness, Dunbar's Famous Creole Cafe, LA Smokehouse, Gracious Bakery+Cafe, Kin, etc. are all small, locally-owned restaurants of the neighborhood. This town is currently undergoing redevelopment and local reinforcement and engagement.