Dr. Tilden J. LeMelle – The Luminous Journey of an Ivy League Luminary
The remarkable odyssey of a nonagenarian scholar, Dr. Tilden J. LeMelle, whose intellect shines as brightly as his dedication to wisdom, knowledge, and upliftment.
Louisiana Creole’s -“The root of it all”
If you’re Gena Robinson, you begin a task she referred to as operation “push” for better results. She said that “scattered” regions meant her results did not reflect the complete story of a person who derived from the journey of a people with a clear cut diaspora outside of Africa.
Creoles of Louisiana
George W. CablePaperback, 312 pagesPublisher: Pelican Publishing (July 30, 2000)ISBN-10: 1565547527ISBN-13: 978-1565547520
Originally published in 1884, Creoles of Louisiana remains an excellent reference o...
Charles Guidry – An Erath Sugarcane Legacy
Charles Guidry, a Louisiana sugarcane farmer who’s all about inspiring the next generation. Charles comes from a farming family but took the time to get a well-rounded business education and build his empire. He now wants to pass that knowledge and experience onto the youth of today, in the hope that they will continue to grow and improve the farming world.
Angela Vallot, Small Town Girl, Big Time Change Agent
Angela Vallot is a co-founder and partner of VallotKarp Consulting, a New York based firm that helps organizations utilize diversity, equity and inclusion to drive employee engagement, productivity and innovation.
Sen. Gerald Boudreaux keeps Lafayette’s community active and engaged
'Everybody would be successful': Boudreaux's vision for Lafayette's community.
Community is everything to Gerald Boudreaux, he's worked to support all the people of Lafayette, Louisiana for over 30 years. F...
Edgar Family – Making a Living in the Blue Economy
Daniel Edgar’s story is of growing a flourishing fishing business from his humble origins in the Louisiana swamps, and emerging from personal and professional challenges as a proud champion of the fishing indu...
A More Noble Cause: A. P. Tureaud and the Struggle for Civil Rights in Louisiana
Rachel L. Emanuel (Author)
Alexander P. Tureaud Jr. (Author)
Hardcover: 352 pages
Publisher: LSU Press; 1 edition (April 25, 2011)
ISBN-10: 0807137936
This full length personal biography tracks the lifelong ba...
Courir de Mardi Gras Soileau, LA
This is a cold, windy morning, at 9:30am in Metro Soileau (although this is as country as can be). Metro Soileau is the name associated with this region, as locals prefer to relate to this area. The Parade Capt...
Alcée Fortier: The Preserver of Tales
A renowned Professor at Tulane University in New Orleans, Alcée Fortier was the author of numerous works on language, literature, and Louisiana history. Perhaps his greatest contribution to the field of academi...
Wilbert Richard – A Farmer’s Son Turned Soldier
Wilbert Richard left his family farm to join the Marines when he was 17 and narrowly missed tours in Vietnam and Okinawa. His recollections of his grandfather and great-grandfather give a great picture of histo...
Jerrod Guillory – Louisiana-born comedian back on stage after career break
Kreol Magazine catches up with Jerrod Guillory, a comedian from Southwest Louisiana who is proud of his Creole heritage and finds it a rich source of material for his return to stand-up after a 15 year absence....
Launch of the First ever Camellia City Smooth Jazz Festival
The launch of the First ever Camellia City Smooth Jazz Festival coincided with the Launch of Kreol Magazine issue 18.
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Kreol Magazine Issue 18 signin party, Lafayette, Louisiana
Mouthpiece of Creole Community in Louisiana marks the release of Kreol Magazine Issue 18 with a well-attended and fun-full event.
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Matthew & Xavier Paul – Brothers in baseball
Brothers Matthew and Xavier Paul developed a love of baseball from an early age and both have been able to successfully forge a career out of their chosen sport. Kreol Magazine caught up with the siblings in th...