The story centers around the Creole migration, from New Orleans to Los Angeles. Black Creoles in Louisiana found infinitely better opportunity in California, and moved in droves for the better part of the last century. I was to repeat the journey of the writer, which involved taking the Sunset Limited train.
This is by far the longest post I have written, but this trip had such an impact on me; I wanted to get it out.
Most travel assignments have a shot list of restaurants, shops, sights, etc. This story was a bit more challenging, in that most of the few places the writer mentions were closed, or don't exist any more. Finding shots to fit the words was not as straightforward. The story finally was printed in January, and overall I am pleased with the result, but my outtakes tell a different story.
The train from New Orleans to LA is a 48 hour straight shot. New Orleans Union Station is a time capsule.
