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A Life Committed to Education: The Experiences of Dr. Luzine Bickham

America’s World War II vets are disappearing each year as age takes its toll. Dr. Bickham is one of the few remaining Tuskegee Airmen who faced down discrimination and segregation to serve the nation in its dar...

Marc B Auguste – An Innovative Inventor for the Visually Impaired

Born in Haiti, Marc B. Auguste Sr. is one of the small minority of African-American patent holders. The developer of a multi-purpose portable coin organiser, his invention has helped to improve the lives of tho...

Eartha Kitt (1927 – 2008) – Taking a Chance in Order to Enhance

Eartha Kitt is one of the 20th century's most famous people. A talented singer, performer, and actress, Kitt was from a mixed-race background that shaped her view of the world and her experiences in it. Learn m...

Kerry Washington – Blazing a trail of talent on and off the screen

The public becomes so immersed in TV series that the actors and actresses who play characters become lost behind the role they are portraying. This is a sign of a job well done, and is certainly the case with K...

Tips for Growing African American Hair

Most African Americans have hair that is thick, tightly coiled and quite fragile. Its fragility, coupled with the harsh styling techniques that some African Americans use, can lead to excessive breakage a...

Katherine Dunham (1909 – 2006) Entre élite noire et créole

Qui se souvient de Katherine Dunham interprétant la diablesse dans le ballet La Guiablesse, inspiré du folklore martiniquais et sous la direction de Ruth Page ? Qui se souvient aujourd’hui du Ballet Nègre,...

William ‘Wild Bill’ Johnson – The first African-American Harley-Davidson Dealer

Ask anyone – even someone who knows nothing about the subject – to name a brand of motorbike and it’s a sure bet that they’ll mention the Harley-Davidson. This iconic bike has been around since 1903, surviving ...

Frances Harper – A Life of Service to Progressive Causes

Frances Harper 's name doesn't appear in many, if any, American history textbooks. She is often overlooked for her efforts to fight slavery and promote abolition and women's suffrage in the United States. As a ...

Inspirational Reverberations: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and His Musical Legacy

The son of an English woman and Sierra Leonean Creole physician, the composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was born in 1875 and only lived to the age of thirty-seven. Yet his contribution to music was profound...

Creole Show – Breaking Stereotypes

A new musical revue that made its debut in 1890 changed the way that black Americans were portrayed and affected modern entertainment for generations. Titled The Creole Show, the program featured an all-black c...

Allen Broussard – Husband, Father, Judge and Gumbo Master Chef

Allen Broussard broke a number of barriers in his judicial career. He was among the first African-Americans accepted at Boalt Hall School of Law, became the first African-American to serve as President of the C...

Mona Lisa Saloy – A Literary Voice for the African-American Creole Culture

Author, folklorist, essayist, and poet Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy is a passionate literary voice representing the African-American and the New Orleans Creole cultural experience. A writer who has seen more...

The Meteoric Rise of Zoe Saldana

Lyle and Phyllis Mouton – Two Lives, One Direction

Stella Chase – Continuing the Legacy of Dooky Chase

Tuvalu – The World’s Smallest Paradise, Still Timeless

ACADIA PARISH- The accordion sound that connects two cultures

Jerry Prejean – A Legacy of Leadership, Mentorship, and Community Impact

Back to Congo Square: Benoît LeBlanc’s Quest to Sing the Creole Archive

Double Tree by Hilton Seychelles-Allamanda Resort & Spa Opens in Seychelles

Lyle and Phyllis Mouton – Two Lives, One Direction

Stella Chase – Continuing the Legacy of Dooky Chase

Diplomacy and the Power of Connection

Angels - Learn to work with them in your everyday life

Old Medicine: Manglier Tea

Pointe-Marie: A Premier Destination in Baton Rouge, LA, Combining Tradition, Community, and Opportunity

Vincent Ahtime – Bridging Tradition and Innovation – A Journey into Creole Architecture

Book Review - Slave Narratives of the Underground Railroad

Book Review – A Doctor’s Prescription for Health Care Reform

Book Review – This Is Africa: A Dream Chaser’s Odyssey

New Orleans Jazz Fest 2026 – Music, Culture, and the Spirit of a City