Dictionary of Louisiana French
Albert Valdman & Kevin J. Rottet
Hardcover, 1988, 220 pages
Publisher: University of Washington Press
ISBN-10: 0295967021
The Dictionary of Louisiana French (DLF) provides the richest inventory of French v...
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At the start of the 2017 school year, I auditioned for a French choir, Les Étoiles. Thankfully I was accepted along with 11 other kids. Throughout the school year, we practiced, rehearsed, and performed around ...
The SWLA Black Chamber of Commerce’s Gala well received by all
The Greater Southwest Louisiana Black Chamber of Commerce hosted its 19th annual Trailblazer and Scholarship Gala in April 2019, after much publicity in the run-up to the event via local news outlets.
Hosted a...
Herman Fuselier – Unveiling The Stories Behind The Music
A veteran of the Louisiana journalism scene, Herman Fuselier lives and breathes music, connecting with that local heartbeat wherever he goes.
A lover of music, a long-time freelance music and entertainment wri...
Adam Davies – The story of one survivor
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Dr Norman Francis – A Life committed to Education
On April 4th, 1968 Dr. Norman Christopher Francis was appointed President of Xavier University in New Orleans, Louisiana. This day marked the end of one era, but not the end of the fight, and the...
Review of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2019
If there’s anything that encapsulates the joy, strength and buoyancy of New Orleans, it’s the fact that its annual Jazz & Heritage Festival has now notched up an “unbroken” half a century.
The 50th New Orl...
2019 Festival International de Louisiane – In a nutshell: What made Festival International de Louisiane the place to be?
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Creole musician Rusty Metoyer – brings audiences the soul of Lake Charles; Meet the creole musician who is bringing tradition firmly into step with the modern world…
Rusty Metoyer and his band, the Zydeco Krush, have given audiences around the world a taste of creole culture. The young accordion player from Lake Charles, Louisiana, melds family tradition and a wide variety ...
“Writer in the Making” – Our Place by Isabella C. Anderson
My family is full of traditions and surprises. One of my favorite traditions takes place in “another world.”
For the past nine years, my family has taken a special trip during our Mardi Gras break. For those o...
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...
What makes Gumbo, Gumbo?
It’s no oversimplification to say that until my twenties, there was no concept of gumbo in my life other than what my mom made. This is not a pointed literary exaggeration, it’s a fact of life shared by pretty ...
Creole musician Rusty Metoyer – Brings audiences the soul of Lake Charles
Meet the creole musician who is bringing tradition firmly into step with the modern world...
Rusty Metoyer and his band, the Zydeco Krush, have given audiences around the world a taste of Creole culture. The y...
Mission – Preserve African American culture as a legacy for future generations
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In 1999, a group of scientists and educators, led by me, a forensic anthropologist, decided it was time to confront a serious issue within the African American community: Many Afri...
St Landry Parish Spiritual Trail
Travel along the St. Landry Parish Spiritual Trail, Louisiana, for a truly unique and enlightening experience. Where else can you find a craft beer brewery with a statue of Mary, a floating eucharistic processi...