Cherice Harrison-Nelson

Cherice Harrison Nelson is steeped in authentic African American Carnival masking tradition, a culture practiced only in New Orleans. She is the third generation in her family to participate, a ritual handed down from her late father, Big Chief Donald Harrison, Sr. She is the co-founder and curator of the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame. Her production credits include: a DVD documentary, music CD, three original plays, and the award winning narrative short film, “Keeper of the Flame.”

Relevant Projects

Currently, the organization is working to protect the intellectual property rights of its membership through the, “You Get Paid, I Get Paid” campaign. Additionally, the organization has published four books documenting the tradition with first hand accounts by active participants, facilitated panels and curated numerous exhibitions.

Affiliation

Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame

Sector

Museum, Humanities, Other NGO or Non-Profit, Research, Expressive Cultural Arts

Country

United States