Dr. Kodi Roberts Author Talk

🔮 History, Mystery, and Marie Laveau

Join us at the LSU Rural Life Museum for a captivating evening with Dr. Kodi Roberts, author of Voodoo & Power: The Politics of Religion in New Orleans 1881–1940.

Dr. Roberts will explore the fascinating world of Voodoo in New Orleans, weaving together the story of its most legendary figure — Marie Laveau — with the political, cultural, and religious forces that shaped the city. This engaging talk will offer new insights into one of Louisiana’s most enduring and intriguing histories.

📅 Tuesday, October 7
🕠 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
🗣 Talk Begins: 6:00 PM
📍 LSU Rural Life Museum
🎟 Admission: Free and open to the public thanks to the generous support of the Josef Sternberg Memorial Fund.

✨ Why you’ll love this event:

-Discover the history and politics behind Voodoo in New Orleans

-Learn the truth — and the legends — about Marie Laveau

-Enjoy a dynamic Q&A with a leading historian

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