Rachel Cockrill

Preservation in Print

Shotgun House Tour: 323 Eliza St.

Nicknamed “petite grande” by its owners, this camelback shotgun has a serene screened-in back porch and a large collection of family treasures.

Preservation in Print

Shotgun House Tour: 425 Seguin St.

This charming shotgun house demonstrates an evolution of architectural styles and boasts a beautifully-landscaped back yard.

Straight Up History

Straight University’s Ties to Plessy v. Ferguson

Two graduates of Straight University’s law school worked to fight against Jim Crow-era segregation, organizing the protest which led to the landmark Plessy v. Ferguson case.

In The News

A Timeline of Straight University

This brief overview highlights the history of Straight University from its founding during the Reconstruction era to its merger in 1930 with Dillard University.

In The News

Activists at Straight University

As activists and intellectuals lectured at Straight University, the institution became a center for the Civil Rights struggle during Reconstruction.