lolis elie, lawyer who helped desegregate new orleans, dies at 87.

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Lolis Edward Elie, an undaunted civil rights pioneer whose advocacy as a lawyer, protest organizer and negotiator helped propel the racial desegregation of New Orleans, died on Tuesday at his home in the city's Treme neighborhood. He was 87.Apr 5, 2017

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Legacy

Elie is credited as a major force in the fight to desegregate New Orleans, handling many of the significant cases in the local process.

Personal life

Elie was Catholic, and buried in a Catholic funeral at St Augustine Catholic Church .

Lolis Elie, civil rights-era lawyer in New Orleans, dies at 89

Lolis Edward Elie, who died Tuesday, is shown in 2003. (Photo by Kathleen Flynn, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

Who is Lolis Elie?

Faubourg Treme: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans, Treme (TV Series), Hell on Wheels. Lolis Eric Elie (born April 10, 1963) is an American writer, journalist, documentary filmmaker, and food historian best known for his work as story editor of the HBO drama Treme and story editor of AMC's Hell on Wheels .

What was Elie's career?

Career. Elie began his career as a business reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He then went on to become the road manager for jazz musician Wynton Marsalis. In 1995 he became a columnist and reporter for the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Where is Elie from?

Elie was born in New Orleans, Louisiana . He is the son of Lolis Edward Elie, a civil rights attorney and Dr. Gerri Elie, a school principal and university professor. He has an older sister, Miguel Elizabeth Elie.

Where did Elie go to college?

He went on to attend the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania where he graduated in 1985 with a B.S. in Finance and Economics. In 1986 he received his M.S.

Who is Elie from the Travel Channel?

His work is included in Best African American Essays and Best Food Writing: 2008. He is also a contributing editor to the Oxford American. Elie has been featured several times on Travel Channel 's No Reservations and The Layover, both hosted by Anthony Bourdain.

Where is Elie from Hell on Wheels?

In 2013, Elie moved to Los Angeles where he became the executive story editor for AMC's Hell on Wheels. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, Saveur, Gourmet, Bon Appétit, and Smithsonian magazine and he has been featured on NPR, CBS News, and 60 Minutes.