A new chapter in Mardi Gras history was written as Gian Durand and James Carter were crowned the first Black King and Queen of the Krewe of ALLA, making a bold statement for the 93-year-old krewe ...

The Krewe of ALLA crowned its first Black king and queen for Mardi Gras 2025, as it appeals to the City Council to move into Nyx’s Wednesday parade slot ...

They’re the krewe's first ever Black queen and king. Durand, an entrepreneur, and Carter, an attorney, are New Orleans natives and longtime members of ALLA.

Named in honor of Algiers, Louisiana, the 93-year-old New Orleans Krewe rolled this week, and at its helm were Gian Durand and James Carter, the krewe’s first ever Black Queen and King.

NEW ORLEANS — A new chapter in Mardi Gras history was written as Gian Durand and James Carter were crowned the first Black King and Queen of the Krewe of ALLA, making a bold statement for the 93 ...