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Here’s what’s coming up on @LAConsidered:
– Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race
– Celebrating Black Education History Week in New Orleans
– New book captures story of World War II spy from Louisiana
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This month, New Orleans will celebrate Black Education History Week for the first time. More than a dozen schools are expected to participate with classroom lessons or field trips that highlight the city’s educational history. @aubriruth gives us the details, on @LAConsidered.

Late yesterday afternoon The AP called the Mississippi Senate race for Democrat @scott_colom. Today on @LAConsidered, reporter @EliseCGregg joins us from Jackson to discuss what this historic victory means for Mississippians. wwno.org

"The Mosquito Bowl" tells the story of college football stars who set aside promising professional careers to enlist in the Marines during World War II. Today on @LAConsidered, renowned director Peter Berg discusses his new film in honor of Veterans Day. wwno.org

Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast operated in Louisiana for more than forty years before closing its doors last year. Recently, the organization re-opened in New Orleans. We learn what @PPFA’s re-opening means for reproductive care in the south, on @LAConsidered.