A truck next to a food stand.

Category: 

Commerce

Tags: 

Entrepreneur, Street Vendor

Arthur J. Robinson, Mr. Okra

New Orleans, Louisiana | 1958

A New Orleans street vendor, Robinson practiced the disappearing profession of selling produce with a trademark street cry. His call, performed over loudspeaker from a pickup truck, announced his goods for the day. He died in 2018 but his daughter continues the family tradition.

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