Blog – October 2020
Click to Explore OCTOBER 2020Volume 2, Edition 12 A Word from the First Lady of Louisiana October2020 Volume 2, Edition 12 Have you ever thought, “There’s no way I can feed the poor. I cannot possibly be a foster parent; I do not have the patience to tutor children or be a counselor, not me”? […]
Women’s Health – October 2020
Women’s Health WOMEN’S HEALTH BLOGOctober 2020 We Are Louisiana Strong! Written by Gisele McKinney, MD This phrase is awe-inspiring and catchy! It is not by accident that the strongest and deadliest hurricanes in Louisiana are all named in honor of women: Katrina, Rita, and now – Laura. She carries the distinction of being the […]
Anti-Human Trafficking – October 2020
VIRTUAL HUMAN TRAFFICKINGAWARENESS & PREVENTION 2020 SUMMIT BY DR. DANA R. HUNTER 2020 SUMMIT History is in the making as the State of Louisiana has ramped up its efforts to address human trafficking and raise awareness of this horrific crime. On September 9, 2020, First Lady Donna Edwards achieved what many would have considered […]
Louisiana Governor’s Mansion Docents
LouisianaGovernor’s MansionDocents LouisianaGovernor’s Mansion Docents Pictured: Sue Potts, Governor John Bel Edwards, First Lady Donna Edwards, Alice Fay Smith, and Leona Benoit. The Louisiana Governor’s Mansion has provided private visitor tours for many years. In 2016, First Lady Donna Edwards had an idea to enrich the experience even further. Through the Governor’s Mansion Preservation […]
Louisiana Fosters – H20 Ministries
Louisiana Fosters H2O Ministries Louisiana FostersH2O Ministries In January of 2017, Kerri Vinyard’s phone rang with a familiar voice on the other end. The caller was a young lady who had aged out of the foster care system years before. Kerri had the privilege of meeting her while doing volunteer work with a local […]
Teach MAM – No Equipment, No Problem
Teach MAM Teach MAM: An Exciting Partnership to Strengthen Arts Education Across Louisiana Key’re BradfordTeach MAM Movement Ambassador No Equipment, No Problem Teaching in the new online, in-person, or hybrid environment can present a unique set of challenges for students, teachers and parents alike. It is important, however […]
People of Louisiana – Schools (October 2020)
TRINETTE L. WALLACE Lafourche Parish West Thibodaux Middle School 6th-grade Ancient History Teacher River Deep: Navigating through uncharted waters with Patience and Dedication TRINETTE L. WALLACE Lafourche ParishWest Thibodaux Middle School6th-grade Ancient History Teacher River Deep: Navigating Through Uncharted Waters with Patience and Dedication On September 4, 2020, […]
People of Louisiana – Business (October 2020)
BRIDGET TATE Owner, Lighting Stylist CAPITAL CITY LIGHTING BRIDGET TATEOwner, Lighting Stylist: CAPITAL CITY LIGHTING After 14 years as a stay at home mom, Bridget Tate got a part-time job at a small local lighting boutique. She began by working with the occasional walk in to help pick out a fixture from the showroom […]
People of Louisiana – Community (October 2020)
FOURTH DISTRICTMISSIONARY BAPTISTASSOCIATION Hurricane LauraRelief Efforts FOURTH DISTRICT MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATIONHurricane Laura Relief Efforts Disaster Relief Management is a division of the Fourth District Missionary Baptist Association of Louisiana, a non-profit Christian community of over 65 churches from six parishes. Included are East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, Iberville, and […]
People of Louisiana – Military (October 2020)
GOLD STAR FAMILIES Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs GOLD STAR FAMILIESLouisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Each year on the last Sunday in September, Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes and honors the Gold Star mothers and families who have lost a son or a daughter in the service to our country. While it was […]
Featured Recipe: Recovery Red Beans and Rice
RECOVERY RED BEANS AND RICE Recipe Courtesy Chef Amy Sins RECOVERY RED BEANS AND RICE Ingredients: 1 lb. dry kidney beans¼ cup olive oil1 large onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped2 tablespoons minced garlic2 stalks celery, chopped6 cups water2 bay leaves1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon dried thyme¼ teaspoon dried sage1 tablespoon dried parsley1 teaspoon […]
Teach MAM – Words from Mickey Smith Jr.
Teach MAM Teach MAM: An Exciting Partnership to Strengthen Arts Education Across Louisiana Mickey Smith Jr. Teach MAM Ambassador As Winston Churchill was working to form the United Nations after World War II, he once famously said, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Churchill had a fantastic […]