Armand Lanusse
Armand Lanusse (c.1810–March 16, 1868) was a Creoles of color, Creole of color, educator, poet, and writer from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the editor of ''Les Cenelles'' (1845), a collection of poems by fellow Creoles of color in New Orleans widely considered to be the first African-American poetry anthology published in the United States. He also served as the founder and director of the Institute Catholique, Catholic Institute for Indigent Orphans from 1852 to 1867. Biography Early life Lanusse was born in New Orleans in 1812. The nature and location of Lanusse's education is a topic that is widely debated by literary historians. According to Rodolphe Desdunes in his book ''Nos hommes et notre histoire'', Lanusse received his entire education in New Orleans and did not travel to France. However, other historians believe Lanusse, like many other ''Créoles de couleur libres'' of his time, studied for a period of time in Paris. Lanusse is said to have taken enjoyment in t ...
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