What are the French and Black people of Southern Louisiana historically called?

I'm Creole born and raised in New Orleans, my great grandmother was Spanish and my great grandfather was French.

My grandparents were Creoles from New Orleans and they spoke French at home but when they were in school they were forbidden to speak the French Creole language and could only speak English in the classroom. That's why the language has all but died out.

Laudy Miss Claudy, such a shame when languages die out .

Laudy Miss Claudy, so true my parents and older relatives spoke Creole but we were not allow to. Only my eldest sister was privilege to learn. I'm one of 15 siblings.

Laudy Miss Claudy, Unfortunately some of the languages of several of our Native American Tribes have almost died out.

Laudy Miss Claudy, it's not just Creole, I wasn't allowed to learn Italian.

one of my favourite types of food

very interesting. New Orleans heritage and languages need to be passed down and not lost.