Peoples of Louisiana
Creoles
The term "Creole" has long generated confusion and controversy. The word invites debate because it possesses several meanings, some of which concern the innately sensitive subjects of race and ethnicity.
gens de couleur libres
gens de couleur libres Index
History
Free People of Color
Free people of color constituted a diverse segment of Louisiana’s population and included people that were born free or enslaved, were of African or mixed racial ancestry, and were French- or English-speaking
7.9 d, 7.10 m. Free People of Color from the Early American Period through the Civil War
After the Louisiana Purchase, lawmakers passed numerous restrictions against free people of color, though they still experienced some economic gains and opportunities.
6.9 e., 6.10 b., d., e. Free People of Color in Colonial Louisiana
In colonial Louisiana free people of color developed thriving communities and had access to privileges that enslaved people did not.
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