Leah Chase: say the name and New Orleanians know exactly who you’re talking about. She’s a great chef, a civil rights activist, and an avid art collector. And it’s not a stretch to say that – to some people – she’s the maternal figure of the city. On this edition of Nola Life Stories, Leah Chase, in her own words.
This interview was conducted by Mark Cave for the Historic New Orleans Collection.
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Leah Chase became a member of the Board of Directors at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Click here for the story and her thoughts on art.