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“First Ladies” – of the University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica

Caribbean women are noted for having made outstanding contributions in many spheres of political, social and economic life at both regional and international levels. The major efforts of many women to advance t...

Guy Mayers – From unity comes strength, but Creole roots are important too!; Guy Mayers: businessman, politician, diplomat and fierce champion of St Lucia

His Excellency Mr. Guy Mayers, High Commissioner for St Lucia to the UK, has become known for his vocal support for both Creole culture and the young people of his home country. Particularly, he works to achiev...

Lewis Family Sugar Cane Farmers – Youth is the driving force for Success Over Generations

It's all about family when it comes to the Lewis’, one of Louisiana's best-known sugarcane empires. A state built on the work and lives of farmers, Louisiana has long been known for its...

The Growth of a Black Catholic Community – The Story of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church

Dates mean so many things to different people. We hold dates to commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, the first day of our new beginnings and sadly, the last days of our earthly journeys. Dates have become th...

Mikhala Iversen – Creole singer pioneers unique Jazz Muffin’ style

Jazz singer Mikhala Iversen describes her journey to musical and personal fulfilment. Growing up in a household where both parents were jazz fans, Mikhala Iversen's transition into an innovative jazz artist, w...

Vincent Pierre – Creole Public Servant

Vincent Pierre is a Louisiana elected official who is extremely proud of his Creole heritage. He was born in the Lafayette Charity Hospital in 1964 and raised in a small, friendly neighbourhood in the Scott/Car...

Darla Montgomery – Helping young Creole journalists to realise their dreams

As an award-winning broadcast reporter, Darla Montgomery has worked her way through the TV hierarchy to now support and represent Creole reporters who are following in her footsteps. Who is Darla Montgomery? Da...

2018 New Orleans Jazz Fest in Review

There are few celebrations in the city of New Orleans more important than Jazz Fest. Known officially as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, this annual celebration brings to together the diverse cult...

Reolan “Ray” Anderson – Master Craftsman extraordinaire

Reolan “Ray” Anderson lives and works in Scott, Louisiana and comes from a long line of hard-working men. He is a Master Craftsman extraordinaire and is still building and renovating property in the Scott local...

Lorraine Toussaint – award winning and popular actress of Creole descent

Lorraine Toussaint’s humble start in life did not prevent her becoming one of the most in-demand TV and film actresses of her generation. This popular actress is of Creole descent and had a difficult childhood ...

Cooking up Creole Heritage with Chef Pansou

The state of Louisiana isn’t the largest state in the Union, but it offers one of the most diverse dichotomies in the United States. While most people think of the state of Louisiana as a home of Creole culture...

Joseph Cotton – Recalling Life in Segregated Louisiana through the “Eyes of a Teacher”

The American South has a rich history, but one that is also fraught with racial conflict, largely between white Americans and people of colour. For those individuals who grew up in the American South between th...

Calabash in Splendour – Celebrating our Caribbean Calabash-ness

Written by: By Laurent Jean Pierre (Jomo)Curator and Coordinator of the Calabash in Splendor ExhibitionArchaeological Secretary - SLAHSLocal names: Calabash, Kalbas “Calabash, calabash, food time come;...

The Ark of Life through the Eyes of D. Joan Rhodes

D. Joan Rhodes has pushed her life and career beyond all expectations for a black woman in America. With a successful family business under her belt, Joan continues to stride forward. After a career spanning de...

Purvis and Mary Morrison at the inaugural Boudin Festival, Scott, LA, April 2013

Purvis & Mary Morrison – Governing the Boudin Capital and Living Up to Creole Values

The small town of Scott, Louisiana, nestles the in suburbs of Lafayette. Here, the environment bears the scars of America’s past, which once dominated the landscape in a variety of ways, from segregated schools...

Petra Nemcova - Catwalk model to a Model World citizen

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

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

Rhaoul A. Guillaume, Sr. – A Legacy of Engineering, Leadership, Service, and Faith

Dr. Ernest W. Kinchen Jr. – A Trailblazing Surgeon, Humanitarian, and Champion for Justice

Judge Charles Cravins – A Life Rooted in Justice, Culture, and Community

Karl Turner – Story of Resilience and Reinvention

Ward Connerly - Visions of a Post-Racial America

Recipes – Fried Bonito with Pumpkin

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

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

Tap Dance and Louisiana

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

Creole Families of New Orleans - Book Review

Book Review – Fish & Seafood Recipes of the Seychelles Islands

A Celebration of Voices, and Community – Kreol Magazine Launch of Issues 41 and 42

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2026 – A Living Tradition at the Heart of the City