<ul><li>Gian Durand becomes the first Black queen of New Orleans' ALLA parade during Mardi Gras.</li><li>Durand dedicates her inaugural ride to Dorothy Mae Taylor, a Civil rights activist and the first Black woman elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives.</li><li>Taylor's legacy includes authoring a city ordinance to eliminate discrimination within Mardi Gras krewes.</li><li>Durand's historic role reflects the inclusive shift at Mardi Gras and the transformation of ALLA into a more diverse cohort.</li></ul>

First Black Queen Of ALLA Mardi Gras Parade Makes History

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