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What started as a second line has evolved into The Krewe of Black & Gold, with a festive fan celebration in the works, benefiting Son of a Saint.

If you missed our Blackout & Gold Second Line Parade on February 3, you’ll want to be in this number. If you were part of that historic event, you’ll need no convincing to join us for the upcoming Black & Gold Second Line and fan celebration! Saints fans will come together to honor the team, led by T.B.C. Brass Band.

Event details are being finalized and will be announced shortly. For the most up to date information, follow the website and the Krewe of Black & Gold Facebook page.


LIMITED TIME OFFER

Official Blackout & Gold Second Line hankie

For a limited time, we are offering the exclusive “Unbreakable Spirit” hankies that commemorated the February 3 Blackout & Gold Second Line that made headline news around the world.

A limited number of these hankies are still available, while supplies last. Donations $25 for two, with free shipping and handling. Limit eight per order. Click link for secure credit card payment via Paypal.

Select quantity – limit 8 per order

Blackout & Gold Parade, February 3, 2019. Copyright Right Brain Diaries. All rights reserved.

The Black & Gold Second Line is presented by the fans, for the fans. This is not an official New Orleans Saints or NFL event.


Make America Whole Again

Make America Whole Again

November 9, 2016

If there are a few lessons we’ve learned from this election, it’s that we should never say never. For the first time in history, we saw an opportunity to vote […]

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President Princess: an election fairy tale.

President Princess: an election fairy tale.

November 8, 2016

  President Princess. It has an interesting ring to it. In yesterday’s post, I spoke of taking my granddaughters with me for the 2016 presidential vote. I wanted them to […]

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Lessons of the week

Lessons of the week

October 10, 2016

Sometimes you can fix things. Sometimes you can’t. Either way, you’ve got to move forward.

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Beautiful Disaster.

Beautiful Disaster.

August 25, 2016

It is with much trepidation that I share these thoughts, as I suspect they may not sit well with some folks. And that’s okay. My heart aches deeply for the […]

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Why would anyone want to live in Louisiana?

Why would anyone want to live in Louisiana?

August 21, 2016

Why would anyone want to live in Louisiana? That’s the question that many seem to be asking. Why would anyone want to live in a place that continues to flood […]

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Pete Fountain, his passing and his final procession

Pete Fountain, his passing and his final procession

August 19, 2016

On August 6, 2016, a part of New Orleans’ musical soul died. That’s the day legendary musician Pete Fountain was called home. Though he had struggled for over a decade […]

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Gleason: a story of hope.

Gleason: a story of hope.

July 30, 2016

How is it possible to feel like your heart is breaking and be incredibly uplifted all in the same moment? This afternoon, I had the good fortune to see Gleason, […]

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We are many. We are one.

We are many. We are one.

July 24, 2016

What has become of our America? Too many divides. Too much finger pointing. Too much “Us vs. Them.” Too many people who feel like their voices aren’t being heard, that […]

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Give Peace a Chance Kim Bergeron

All we are saying…

July 17, 2016

Give Peace a Chance. This morning in Baton Rouge, six more law enforcement officers shot. Three, fatally. How many more must die before we stop the madness?      

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Stop the Madness

Stop the Madness

July 8, 2016

I once shot and killed a man. It was in the late ’80s, during a women’s gun safety program called “Lady Beware,” offered by local law enforcement officers. While the […]

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It takes an Idea Village: thank you, Tim Williamson

It takes an Idea Village: thank you, Tim Williamson

June 16, 2016

This morning, it was announced that Idea Village CEO Tim Williamson made the difficult decision leave the company he founded to accept a position as President of Nola Media Group. […]

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Chewbacca Mom or Faux Furs: authenticity vs con artists.

Chewbacca Mom or Faux Furs: authenticity vs con artists.

June 10, 2016

  You’d have to live under a rock to have not heard of Candace Payne, better known as “Chewbacca Mom,” whose Facebook live video because an instant viral sensation. In […]

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Tapping, twirling and tipsy granny: the dance recital ritual.

Tapping, twirling and tipsy granny: the dance recital ritual.

June 8, 2016

Ahhhh, dance recital season. It’s a phenomenon in and of itself. After all the months of chauffeuring the little ones to lessons and costume fittings, portrait sessions and final practices, […]

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Chris Rose and the Magical Musical Mystery History Tour

Chris Rose and the Magical Musical Mystery History Tour

May 28, 2016

Public Relations Society of America/New Orleans 2017 Fleurish Award of Excellence recipient/Blog Post If you ask any New Orleanian to name the city’s greatest music ambassador, the response you’re most […]

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An open letter to Louisiana legislators: Save the Artists.

An open letter to Louisiana legislators: Save the Artists.

May 17, 2016

Dear Louisiana Legislators, Every year, hundreds of artists and arts advocates make the trek to the State Capital to request your support of the arts, and every year, the resources […]

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Prince, His Passing and Playing It Forward

Prince, His Passing and Playing It Forward

May 10, 2016

  On April 21, 2016, the world was stunned to learn of the untimely passing of iconic musician Prince. Media outlets scrambled for more information. Social media was awash in […]

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Ode to Single Moms

An Ode to Single Mothers

May 7, 2016

  Here’s to the single moms, who face the world with unique challenges and rise above them like the warriors that they are. To the moms who work two or […]

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Sinkhole de Mayo, New Orleans style

Sinkhole de Mayo, New Orleans style

May 5, 2016

Here in New Orleans, we celebrate everything. We start with festivals for all occasions, with homages to frogs and alligators, gumbo and meat pies, seafood, strawberries and more. Jazz Fest is […]

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Quoth the Ravin’ – Evermore.

Quoth the Ravin’ – Evermore.

May 2, 2016

Every now and then, we stumble upon something on social media which makes us pause and chuckle. Such was the case with this gem. It’s a poem which, I later learned, […]

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When the little things become the big things.

When the little things become the big things.

April 6, 2016

The search for children whose cards provided hope in the midst of Katrina chaos.   August 29, 2015 marked the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, one of the worst natural […]

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An attitude of gratitude

An attitude of gratitude

March 28, 2016

It’s amazing how far a simple “thank you” can go.

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The Passion, Destiny and Divine Intervention.

The Passion, Destiny and Divine Intervention.

March 23, 2016

A God Wink that led to a Garth Brooks encounter Do you believe in Destiny? That’s the question I posed on the very first post that kicked off The Right Brain […]

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The perils of going viral.

The perils of going viral.

March 22, 2016

I am a word nerd. For me, writing is a passion. It’s just something I’ve always loved. The thing about writing is that it’s not something  one can really do on […]

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The Epidemic of Entitlement: response to Tulane students’ petition

The Epidemic of Entitlement: response to Tulane students’ petition

March 17, 2016

Recently, when reading the news online, I stumbled upon a headline that stunned me. The story reported that a small group of Tulane students were dissatisfied with the university’s announcement […]

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Keeping the “Social” in Social Media.

Keeping the “Social” in Social Media.

February 27, 2016

Social media has revolutionized the way that businesses and organizations interact with the world. When properly used, sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram provide tools for unprecedented growth of your […]

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The laws of consequences - copyright Kim Bergeron

If you don’t have anything nice to say…

February 2, 2016

“If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” Like so many others’ mothers, mine instilled this value in her children. We were taught to help […]

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Thanks to our Hope for Habitat: Katrina X event sponsors

Thanks to our Hope for Habitat: Katrina X event sponsors

January 22, 2016

On behalf of all of the Hope for Habitat artists and East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity, thank you to the many sponsors whose support made this event possible.    […]

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Artists, Revolt.

Artists, Revolt.

December 31, 2015

The most recent Old Navy t-shirt offering is yet another reminder of the lack of understanding of and respect for among the most noble of all professions: artists. First off, […]

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Unexpected mail from the White House

Unexpected mail from the White House

November 13, 2015

Oh, how I love a full circle moment. The yellow slip in my postal box advised that a package was awaiting pickup. And so, I stood in line with my […]

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An open letter to these tasteless ‘Bama fans

An open letter to these tasteless ‘Bama fans

November 7, 2015

Dear Alabama fans who posted the “Finish what Katrina started” banner, On behalf of the many people who vowed to not let Katrina defeat our spirits, we thank you. Thank […]

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Poetry – If You’re Waiting for the Future by Dennis Formento

September 15, 2015

For many Katrina warriors, words provided a much needed escape and post-storm therapy. Acclaimed poet Dennis Formento presents a literary take on the aftermath and recovery. If You’re Waiting for […]

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Katrina Water Line – John Doherty, artist

Katrina Water Line – John Doherty, artist

August 23, 2015

Limited edition of 2015 for the Tenth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina This handmade steel Hurricane Symbol is an new, slightly larger version of the original symbol which was an edition […]

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Mardi Gras MisChief Swamp People Lady in Green – Connie Born, artist

Mardi Gras MisChief Swamp People Lady in Green – Connie Born, artist

August 12, 2015

Autographed by Terral Evans and Johnny Panks of the History Channel’s hit show, “Swamp People.” SOLD The Mardi Gras MisChief Swamp Lady in Green is ready to emerge from the […]

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Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? – Adam Sambola, Artist

Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? – Adam Sambola, Artist

July 26, 2015

Inspired by New Orleans’ own Harry Connick, Jr. This oversized ceramic bowl features Adam Sambola’s iconic “RedBean the Crawfish” encircled by piano keys and performing the song near and dear […]

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Swamp Mist- Phil Galatas, artist

Swamp Mist- Phil Galatas, artist

July 22, 2015

Born and reared on Bayou Liberty in Slidell, artist Phil Galatas began painting in high school, and his subject matter was always Louisiana inspired. He was influenced tremendously by the […]

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Channing Tatum Hope for Habitat

Six 2 Seven Bourbon by Nelle Landry

July 22, 2015

Autographed by Channing Tatum. SOLD. In the artist’s words: When Channing Tatum’s mom invites you (and 20 of your favorite church lady friends) to join her for lunch at her […]

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Katrina’s Kiss – Al Reisz, artist

Katrina’s Kiss – Al Reisz, artist

July 22, 2015

This may very well be the only artwork enhanced by Katrina’s flood waters. Al Reisz is a writer and creative woodturner who was born and grew up in the Gentilly […]

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Three Piano Men – Tami Curtis, artist

Three Piano Men – Tami Curtis, artist

July 17, 2015

SOLD. Inspired by Allen Toussaint, Professor Longhair and Dr. John. The original of Three Piano Men is on permanent display in the Memphis Blues Hall Of Fame. The artwork also […]

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Risen – Devin Boutwell

Risen – Devin Boutwell

July 17, 2015

Autographed by Tony Hawk. SOLD. Auctioned on CharityBuzz. Devin Boutwell’s hand carved skateboard, “Risen,” was inspired by his hero, Tony Hawk. It’s symbolic of the many Katrina warriors who rose […]

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Duck Dynasty – Joel Geiger, artist

Duck Dynasty – Joel Geiger, artist

July 1, 2015

Autographed by Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson. At first glance, artist Joel Geiger may be mistaken for one of Duck Dynasty’s Robertson brothers. He sports a beard similar to those for […]

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