‘It’s good to see all the love that my baby had’: New Orleans second-lines for Damiri Eves
Students, teachers and neighbors gathered near Norman Mayer Library to remember the 14-year-old Abramson student and band member.
Author: Gus Bennett
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- About Gus Bennett
- Gus Bennett is The Lens’ staff photographer and a contributing writer covering criminal justice. Bennett brings more than 40 years of experience as a celebrated portrait and conceptual street photographer, documenting the city’s cultural, spiritual, and social landscape. His personal work centers on the themes dignity, community, and legacy—especially through his acclaimed New Orleans People Project.
Damiri Eves, Abramson student killed by pickup in Gentilly, had just turned 14
Abramson Sci Academy and the Gentilly community mourn 14-year-old band student Damiri Eves, tragically killed in a traffic collision on his mini-bike.
Banding Together: the heart and resilience of 9th Ward high-school bands
In two 9th Ward schools, Abramson and Douglass, students lean on discipline, music, and one another as they prepare for New Orleans Carnival — and for life beyond the parade route.
Sheltering in place through the ICE storm
A survey in photo and text, of what New Orleanians are thinking about the local immigrants threatened by Catahoula Crunch.
Holiday giveaway brings hope to Tremé amid immigration fears
“When I saw the brother Jamar (McNeely) giving out turkeys and hams, I said, ‘Let me bring the vegetables,’” said DeLance Vanderhorst of Healthier NOLA.
Data centers spark fears of a ‘Digital Cancer Alley’ in Louisiana
A new report critical of the rapid data-center ramp-up across the South describes it as ‘Big Tech, following in the footsteps of Big Oil.'
‘Even in decay, life continues.’
Inspired by the floodwaters after Katrina and the birth of his son, photographer Gus Bennett created a new photography series, Organic Watermarks. Some images include 18 different layers of post-storm textures.
Essence isn’t just facing organizational problems—it’s having an identity crisis
‘Ride for Peace’ Brings New Orleanians together to interrupt violence and build community
Part protest, part celebration, the Ride for Peace Sopped at City Hall and pedaled through neighborhoods long affected by violence.
‘No Kings Day’ draws 6,500 into New Orleans streets
Protesters carried handmade signs, chanted slogans, voiced concerns about mounting threats to democracy and billionaire-first politics, and — because it’s New Orleans — they blew bubbles.
