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EDITOR:
Remy Hale
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   MOVEMENT I The World Before Me
1  Amelia "Lolo"
 AmeliaGantRosanna Perry's daughter. Aka: Lolo.
 JohnGantLolo's father.
 RosannaPerryJohn Gant's wife.
 Edna One of Rosanna Perry's children.
 Joseph GantOne of Rosanna Perry's children.
 Freddie One of Rosanna Perry's children.
 Lillie Mae One of Rosanna Perry's children.
 Emilia John Gant's mother.
 SamuelGantJohn Gant's brother.
 HenryCarterEdna Gant's husband. Aka: Uncle Goody.
 BerthaRiensRosanna Perry's sister. Aka: Aunt Shugah.
 TontieSwedeBertha's sister. Aka: Sweetie.
 Tete Aunt Shugah's daughter.
 JohnVaughanLolo's acquaintance.
 SarahMcCutcheonVaughan's wife.
 Joseph  One of Lolo's children. Aka: Joe.
 Elaine One of Lolo's children.
 Ivory Mae One of Lolo's children.
 SarahRandolfSarah McCutcheon's name by birth.
 EmileMcCutcheonSarah Randolf's husband.
 LionelSouleThe man who fathered Lolo's children.
 ValentineSauletServed as a lieutenant in the colonial French administration.
2  Joseph, Elaine, Ivory
 Mr.ElvinLolo's husband.
 Ruth One of Lolo's friend's children.
 Agnes One of Lolo's friend's children.
 TessieProvostOne of the students of McDonogh 19.
 LeonaTateOne of the students of McDonogh 19.
 GailEtienneOne of the students of McDonogh 19.
 RubyBridgesA lone black girl student at William Frantz Elementary.
 Andrew Ivory Mae's schoolmate.
 JohnMcDonoghA wealthy slaveowner.
  deLessepsMayor of New Orleans. Aka: Chep Morrison.
 JosephMartinLeader of the congregation.
 Harold Joe Gant's friend.
 HarryHymanA British property entrepreneur.
 EdwardWebb Sr.Joe's acquaintance.
3  Webb
 MildredRay HobleyEdward Webb's mother.
 Minnie One of Webb's sisters.
 Dawnie One of Webb's sisters.
 Marie One of Webb's sisters.
 Roosevelt Webb's cousin.
 Anna Mae Ivory Mae's friend.
 Doretha Joe's girlfriend.
 ErnieK-DoeAmerican singer.
 IrmaThomasAmerican singer.
 Rosie Lee JacksonIvory Mae's good friend.
 NathanHobleyWebb's stepfather.
 Eddie Ivory Mae's son.
 Ervil J.HughesA soldier.
 Michael One of Ivory Mae's son.
 Darryl One of Ivory Mae's son.
 SimonBroom Sr.Ivory Mae's second husband.
4  Simon Broom
 Carl Ivory Mae's first child with Simon.
 Karen  Ivory Mae's fifth child.
 Reverend RossThe one who officiated the wedding.
 BeaulahRichardSimon Broom's mother.
 WillieBroomSimon Broom's father.
 Carrie HowardSimon Broom's first wife.
 SimonBroom Jr.Carrie and Simon's first child.
 Deborah One of Carrie and Simon's daughters.
 Valeria One of Carrie and Simon's daughters.
 ErnestPaulin New Orleans jazz brass band leader and trumpeter. Aka: Doc.
5  Short End, Long Street
 Toddie LeeWynneOne of Texas millionnaires.
 ClintMurchisonOne of Texas' millionaires. Aka: "Midas Touch" .
 RaySamuelA local advertising man.
 LouisArmstrongAn American trumpeter, composer, vocalist.
 McFaddenDuffyA columnist.
 WalterDavisIvory Mae's neighbor.
 Mr.TaylorA n electrician and one of Simon's best friends.
 SammyDavis Jr.American singer,musician, dancer, actor. Aka: Sam.
 DellaDavisIvory Mae's acquaintance.
 Jack One of Simon's dogs.
 Butch One of Simon's dogs.
 Octavia Ivory Mae's neighbor.
 AlvinJavisOctavia's husband.
 Karen JavisOctavia and Alvin's daughter.
 Herman One of Karen Javis' children.
 Rachelle One of Karen Javis' children.
 Alvin One of Karen Javis' children.
 SamuelDavis Sr.An African-American dancer and the father of Sammy Davis Jr.
 Mae MargaretFullbrightSamuel Davis Sr.'s wife.
 Ms.SchmidtThe Davises' neighbor.
 JoyceDavisSam's sister.
 Mr.SpanataMs. Schmidt's neighbor.
 WalterDavisA retired American basketball player.
 J. T.LaNasaA scheming local businessman.
 VictorSchiroThe mayor of New Orleans.
 NapoleonFulbrightMae Margaret's brother. Aka: Moti.
 JoJo Davises' youngest boy.
 MasonRustA contractor.
 Geneva Simon Broom's niece.
 Corrine Geneva's mother.
6  Betsy
 Betsy A hurricane.
 Earl K.LongLouisiana governor.
 JohnMcKeithenFormer Governor of Louisiana.
 Lyndon B.Johnson36th U.S. President.
 EdwardTellerA Berkeley atomic scientist.
7  The Crown
 ErnestColemanSimon Broom's brother-in-law.
 Lil Pa Ernest's son.
 Troy One of Ivory Mae's son.
 Byron Keith One of Ivory Mae's son.
 ClintMurchisonA businessman and founder of Dallas Cowboys football team.
 Toddie LeeWynne Sr.Dallas-based real estate developer and oil investor.
 NancySinatraAmerican singer and actress.
 LeeDorseyAmerican pop singer.
 Sarah 1 Dr. Martin's daughter.
 JeffersonDavisU.S. senator from Mississippi.
 Manboo Carl's best friend.
 LynetteBroomOne of Ivory Mae's daughter.
 HenryCooleyDeborah's husband.
   MOVEMENT II The Grieving House
1  Hiding Places
 Kendra Sarah's friend.
2  Origins
 Junius Simon's brother.
 Edward Auntie Elaine's son.
3  The Grieving House
 Ms.SerraparooLynette's teacher.
4  Map of My World
 Diggs Lolo's friend.
 Simmon A pastor.
 Monique Ivory Mae's youngest daughter. Aka: Sarah Broom.
 James Valeria's son.
 Monica Carl's first girl friend.
 Big Karen Alvin's mother.
 Renaya JoJo's daughter.
 Tahneetra One of Valerie's children.
 Toka Darryl's first born.
 Lil Michael Michael's first born.
 Cynthia A Cabbage Patch doll.
 Peter A Pink Rabbit.
5  Four Eyes
 Melvin Karen's first child
6  Elsewheres
 Brittany Karen's second child.
 MollyRingwaldAmerican actress, singer, and author.
 Ms.GreenAn English teacher.
 Mr.NeroA mathematics teacher.
 Mr.ChrisA history teacher.
 Chocolate T One of Sarah's acquaintances.
 Red One of Sarah's acquaintances.
7  Interiors
 Katrina A hurricane.
 Kristie LeeLynette's friend.
 Bonnie An ex-girlfriend of Uncle Joe.
 TiffanyCageSarah's best friend.
 JamesBaldwinAn American novelist, playwright, and activist.
 LenDavisA policeman.
 KimGrovesAn informant.
 Deirdre Lynette's friend.
 AntoinetteFrankA police officer.
8  Tongues
 Mrs. Grace An English teacher.
 Frank A pastor.
 ParisBaileyAn actress, known for Ping Pong Pretense.
 JonathanEdwardsAmerican preacher.
 GeorgeWhitefieldEnglish evangelist.
 Rodney HowardBrownA preacher.
 Roy A bass player.
 WilburBartholemyA sous chef.
 PaulPrudhommeAmerican chef.
9  Distances
 JohnnieTaylorAmerican songwriter.
 BobbyBlandAmerican singer. Aka: Blue
 TyroneDavisAmerican singer.
 RodStewartEnglish rock band.
 DeanKoontzAmerican author.
 Bonnie 2 One Sarah's roommate.
 Sasha Sarah's Russian friend.
 Eric One of Sarah's friends.
 Marcus One of Sarah's friends.
 Muyumba One of Sarah's friends.
 Khalil One of Sarah's friends.
 D-Y One of Sarah's friends.
 SamiaSoodieOne of Sarah's friends.
 BobMarleyJamaican singer-songwriter.
 AlbertEinsteinTheoretical physicist.
 Edward Auntie Elaine's son.
10  1999
 Zora NealeHurstonAmerican author.
   MOVEMENT III Water
1  Run
 CharlieParkerAmerican saxophonist.
2  Survive
 Angela Michael's girlfriend.
 Mindy One of Carl's dogs.
 Tiger One of Carl's dogs.
 HarryConnick Jr.American singer.
 Rodney  Angela's brother.
 Lisa 1 Sarah's cousin.
 Vincentvan GoghDutch painter.
3  Settle
 Byron Ivory Mae's youngest boy.
 Alexus Byron's daughter.
 Justin Byron's neighbor.
 Earl  Sarah's cousin.
 BlackRedCarl's friend.
 Michelle Sarah's cousin.
6  Erase
 ToniMorrisonAmerican novelist.
7  Forget
 JohnColtraneAmerican saxophonist.
 David Sarah's friend.
 SamuelBeckettIrish novelist.
 George W.Bush43rd U.S. President.
 JoanDidionAmerican essayist.
 MarthaGellhornA war correspondent.
 SamanthaPowerFormer U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
 PierreNkrunzizaPresident of Burundi.
 AlexisSinduhijeBurundian journalist.
 NelsonMandelaFormer President of South Africa.
 Amelia Lynette's daughter.
 PhilCollinsA drummer.
 PhilippeNtahombaye A lecturer at the University of Burundi.
 TerenceMpozenziA photographer for independent Burundian online outlet
 Robert Alexis houseman.
 Emmanuel Sarah's boss.
 Gregoire An architect.
 LaurentMartinGregoire's acquaintance.
 Consuelette A housekeeper.
 Tutsi Laurent-Martin's mother.
 Hutu Laurent-Martin's father.
 MavisGallantCanadian writer.
 HenryJamesAmerican-British author.
 MarkTwainAmerican writer.
 GaylJonesAfrican-American writer.
 ElizabethHardwickAmerican literary critic.
 Rainer MariaRilkeBohemian-Austrian poet and novelist.
 EdwardBlakelyExecutive Director of Recovery Management for New Orleans.
 BillieHolidayAmerican singer.
 RayNaginFormer mayor of New Orleans.
8  Perdido
 CeeonQuiettCrisis and disaster recovery communications researcher.
 Gortien Sarah's watchman.
 NapoleonBonaparteFrench statesman and military leader.
 SidneyBartholemyAmerican political figure.
 ErnestMorialAmerican political figure. Aka: Dutch Morial.
 MarcMorialThe current president of the National Urban League.
 Martin LutherKing Jr.American minister and activist.
 WarrenRileyFormer New Orleans Police Department Superintendent.
 LilWayneAmerican rapper.
 Sally AnnRobertsAmerican broadcaster.
 EricPaulsenFormer U.S. representative.
 MahaliaJacksonAmerican gospel singer.
 WyntonMarsalisAmerican trumpeter.
 SidneyBechetAmerican clarinetist.
 Aaron NevilleAmerican vocalist.
 EveEnslerAmerican playwright and performer.
 ChrisRoseA columnist.
 LeeZurikA journalist.
 Oretha CastleHaleyAmerican civil rights and activist in New Orleans.
 AdamSummerallSarah's acquaintance.
 WendellPierceAmerican actor.
 SarahDohrmannA writer.
 CarolBeBelleA musical artist.
 Mr.SylOne who managed the Backstreet Indian Museum.
   MOVEMENT IV Do you know what it means? Investigations
1  Sojourner
 Claude A driver.
 JackGilbertAmerican poet.
 Sarai Monique Darryl's younger daughter.
 BobMarleyJamaican singer-songwriter.
2  Saint Rose
 LionelSouleIvory Mae's father.
3  Saint Peter
 Jean B.LaBrancheOwner of LaBranche's Building.
 J. MarkSoutherA historian.
 AndresAlmonasterSpanish civil servant and philanthropist of New Orleans.
 MarieLaveauA voodoo practitioner.
 AndrewJackson7th President of U.S.
 TennesseWilliamsAmerican playwright.
 WilliamFaulknerAmerican writer.
 ElaineArmourA writer.
 JeffersonDavisAmerican politician.
 Doreen A clarinetist.
 Joseph Sarah's neighbor.
 Henry Manboo's brother.
4  McCoy
 LienNguyenA Vietnamese store owner.
 JonJohnsonOperator of Burger King franchises.
 Lisa 2 Carl's girlfriend.
 Mr.Carl Lisa and Carl's son.
5  Photo Op
 Pam Sarah's cousin.
 Lavinia Pam's mother.
 Jean B.LafitteFrench pirate and privateer in the Gulf of Mexico.
 JosieArlingtonA brothel madam in the Storyville district of New Orleans.
 Goldie Sarah's acquaintance. A photo Op.
 DavidSimonA TV writer and producer.
6  Investigations
 MarianneBrionOriginal owner of the French Quarter apartment.
 AdelaydaPitriA portion of lot owner.
 Nanette Marianne Brion's mother.
 CecilDubreuilMarianne Brion's daughter.
 Barton D.HiggsNew Orleans' East Inc.'s president.
7  Phantoms
 AntonioMillerSarah's cousin. Aka: Tony.
 MitchLandrieuFormer mayor of New Orleans.
 JamesJenkinsFormer American football player.
 CormacMcCarthyAmerican novelist and playwright.
 JosephSouleIvory Mae's half-brother. Aka: Joe.
 Cora JonesJoseph Soule's mother.
 BessieSouleLionel Soule's wife.
 MaryJacintaLionel Soule's daughter in Christ.
 MichaelWhiteA clarinetist.
 LionelBatisteA musician.
 RalphEllisonAmerican novelist, literary critic.
8  Dark Night, Wilson
 Poochie Carl's acquaintance.
 Mr.WillOne who built the brick house.
 Nelson Carl's acquaintance.
 W.G.SebaldA German writer.
9  Cutting Grasses
 Lia Lisa's daughter.
The Yellow House suggested by Elizabeth Robinson
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