Belden 'Noonie Man' Batiste

Belden 'Noonie Man' Batiste is a lifelong community activist from New Orleans. Born in 1974, he has a long history of civic engagement, including advocating for youth programs and holding public officials accountable. He has been involved with organizations like Tambourine and Fan since he was a child, which shaped his path as an activist. Batiste has run for several public offices in the past, including the U.S. House of Representatives and the Louisiana House of Representatives. He is known for being a persistent voice at City Hall on issues important to the community.