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New Orleans City Council Votes Unanimously to Rename Robert E. Lee Blvd for Legendary Musician Allen Toussaint

New Orleans City Council Votes Unanimously to Rename Robert E. Lee Blvd for Legendary Musician Allen Toussaint
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The New Orleans City Council recently voted unanimously to change the name of Robert E. Lee Boulevard to Allen Toussaint Boulevard. Toussaint, a New Orleans music legend, died in 2015. “Allen Toussaint is a New Orleans native and world-renowned musician. He represents the very best of our city, and I am proud to take this step toward honoring his legacy,” said Councilmember Jared Brosset, who introduced the ordinance.

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