What is the setting in Part II of the nonfiction book, Wandering in Strange Lands?

Part II focuses on Louisiana, where there are substantial populations of the ethnic group known as Creole. Creole people are descended from African and French settlers. Prior to Louisiana becoming an American territory, Creole people faced less discrimination, and many of them even had substantial wealth. Under American society, Creole people are generally viewed as synonymous with all other Black ethnic groups, and as such, they face similar oppression and discrimination. Jerkins explores Creole heritage and history in order to further challenge concepts of race and racism in the United States.