Malik Bartholomew is a native African Orleanian who serves his hometown as a historian, photographer, researcher, tour guide, master story teller, radio co-host, community griot & cultural curator.

Bartholomew has studied history his entire life and is a proud graduate of Dillard University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Post-graduation he has since spent countless of hours in the various archives in the city exploring and learning more about the unique traditions and history of the city of New Orleans. He has an undying passion for all things “New Orleans” and remains committed to exploring, researching, learning and most importantly sharing the unique history, rich culture and distinctive qualities of the city of New Orleans.