Maurice Carlos Ruffin

Ruffin is the author of the new story collection, The Ones Who Don't Say They Love You, and the novels, We Cast A Shadow and The American Daughters

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An Attack Can Never Stop New Orleans

Maurice Carlos Ruffin explores how, even in the aftermath of a violent attack, the spirit of New Orleans perseveres.

By Maurice Carlos Ruffin

Why We New Orleanians Keep Coming Back After Every Storm

"New Orleans’ true name is Phoenix. The city will rise again and again as long as there are people who love it"

By Maurice Carlos Ruffin
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