Menard

John Willis Menard – His Political Journey

John Willis Menard is best known as an abolitionist, author, journalist, and politician. He was born in Kaskaskia, a town located in Randolph County in the southern portion of Illinois in 1838. His parents were...
Emeline Michel

Emeline Michel

"La Diva haitienne" Interprète captivante, chanteuse, danseuse, compositrice et productrice accomplie, elle est sans conteste la Diva de la chanson créole. Elle enregistre et chante sur scène partout dans le m...
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What is a Creole language?

Creole languages are the youngest in the family of languages, and they have a creativity and vigour all of their own. Creole languages are born when different groups of people with distinct languages come toge...
Beautiful ironwork in the French Quarter of New Orleans

French Creole Architecture

Summary: With grace, charm and an enduring ability to provide comfortable living in inhospitable environments, French Creole architecture has long been a design favorite. The origins, influences and examples of...