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The NOCCA Institute

2800 Chartres Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70117

504-940-2986

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Due to predicted weather, NOCCA will close its cam

Due to predicted weather, NOCCA will close its campus and cancel all distance learning/classes on Wednesday, October 28 at 1pm (early dismissal). We will reopen on Thursday, October 29 at 1pm (late start). Stay safe, everyone!

We're heartbroken to learn that one of NOCCA's fou

We're heartbroken to learn that one of NOCCA's founding faculty members has passed away. Bert Braud--who taught music here from the day NOCCA's doors opened in January 1974 until 1991--died earlier this week. He meant a great deal to a great many, and he will be deeply missed.

This morning, we learned of the passing of 2013 NO

This morning, we learned of the passing of 2013 NOCCA graduate in Jazz, Raymond Weber Jr. We share our love and deepest condolences to the Weber family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The family have set up a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral expenses. To learn more, please visit GoFundMe.com and search for "Raymond Weber Jr".

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Thankfully, NOCCA will resume normal operations to

Thankfully, NOCCA will resume normal operations tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16, including distance learning.

Just confirmed: NOCCA has cancelled all classes fo

Just confirmed: NOCCA has cancelled all classes for Monday and Tuesday. The will be open briefly tomorrow for staff, but it will be closed all day Tuesday. Stay tuned for more info, and please stay safe!

In light of the coming storms, NOCCA is closing fa

In light of the coming storms, NOCCA is closing facilities and canceling all classes from Monday, August 24 through Wednesday, August 26. We plan to return to normal operations and distance learning on Thursday, August 27.Stay tuned for further updates and stay safe!

Over two years ago The NOCCA Institute commissione

Over two years ago The NOCCA Institute commissioned a mural at the site of Homer Plessy's historic arrest in 1892. Ayo Scott, a very talented Black artist, was asked to design and implement it. Mr. Scott submitted a design that was powerful and beautiful, depicting the long history of the civil rights struggle in America, and New Orleans in particular. The mural was finished in the spring of 2018, and it has become a gathering place for students, visitors, and people interested in the civil rights movement.
We recently used an image from the mural in conjunction with a post in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Mr. Scott emailed The NOCCA Institute objecting to that post because he said that he was asked to remove a reference to Black Lives Matter from the mural when he designed it in 2017 and 2018.

In response, we first apologize publicly to Mr. Scott. He graciously accepted input from us about the proposed mural, and in response, his design evolved over time. If any part of the process felt like censorship, that was a grave misstep on our part. For that we are truly sorry. If Mr. Scott is willing, we will work with him to update the mural in ways that better fit his vision and voice.

We would also like to reaffirm our deeply held belief that Black lives matter and our unequivocal support for the Black Lives Matter movement, which carries on the important work of Homer Plessy and the Citizens Committee. Every day, we see first-hand the effect that generations of systemic racism have had on Louisiana's young people. We know that as a city, a nation, and a planet, we will never be at our best until all of us are treated fairly and equitably. Racial equity is one of The NOCCA Institute's core beliefs--it was then, and it remains so today.

Equity and access inform the work that The NOCCA Institute does--that is why we felt so strongly about having a mural about the civil rights struggle in America on the lot where Homer Plessy was arrested well over 100 years ago. We aren't perfect, we frequently stumble, but we will always, always keep trying. Thanks to all who hold us accountable, and offer suggestions for how we can better serve our community.

The spring semester presented some unusual challen

The spring semester presented some unusual challenges, but NOCCA students faced those challenges head-on. Now, faculty and staff are traveling across 9 parishes, leading "Porch and Circumstance" graduation ceremonies for seniors. Congrats to the class of 2020! #graduatetogether

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