Neelly and Forges Named to Courage Gala Committee
The WDSU leaders have been tapped as honorary committee members for the upcoming Fifth Annual Courage Gala in New Orleans.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Awards
WDSU General Manager Mike Neelly and anchor Darryl Forges were appointed as honorary committee members for the Fifth Annual Courage Gala. The event will take place at the World War II Museum.
Why it matters
The gala honors the 66th anniversary of the desegregation of New Orleans public schools. The event brings together community members to commemorate this milestone in local civil rights history.
The upcoming event marks the 5th edition of the annual Courage Gala. It serves to commemorate the 66th anniversary of the desegregation of New Orleans public schools.
The players
Mike Neelly
He serves as the General Manager for WDSU.
Darryl Forges
He is an anchor for WDSU.
The details
The TEP Center is hosting the gala, which will be held at the World War II Museum. Organizers selected Neelly and Forges to serve on the committee for this year's commemorative efforts.
Timeline
November 14, 2026: The Courage Gala will take place at the World War II Museum.
Culture Shift
The gala commemorates the 1960 desegregation of New Orleans public schools, marking the progress made since that historical event. It reflects a broader cultural trend of using anniversary galas to highlight local civil rights milestones.
Residents interested in attending the gala can now prepare for the November 14, 2026 event at the World War II Museum. The inclusion of local media figures highlights the community-wide focus on the city's historical anniversary.
The takeaway
Events like the Courage Gala provide residents with a structured way to engage with the city's civil rights history. Supporting such commemorations helps maintain local awareness regarding the 1960 desegregation movement.
Further reading
For more information on local honors and ceremonies, visit the Awards section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WDSU News.
