Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, left, with Councilmember Eugene Green. The council yesterday honorarily renamed the intersection of Valence and Magnolia streets after the big chief. Image: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux of the Wild Magnolias was recognized yesterday for his cultural and musical contributions. He's the oldest living Mardi Gras Indian.
It's part of City Council's efforts to "give flowers" to culture bearers while they are still with us.