LOVING LOUISIANA BLOG ARCHIVES
Blog – October 2021
The October 2021 Blog 01. Volume 3, Edition 12 A Word from the First Lady of Louisiana Everyone Can Do Something I was invited to participate virtually in the Science and Ethics of Happiness workshop on “Blessed are the Poor in Spirit” this month. This workshop was hosted by the Pontifical Academy of Science and […]
Teach MAM – Making Music in Time of COVID
Teach MAM Teach MAM: An Exciting Partnership to Strengthen Arts Education Across Louisiana TEACH MAM AdaptationMaking Music in Time of COVID by Annelise Cassar Tedesco Louisiana State Teacher of the Year, 2022Louisiana First Foundation, Teach MAM Music Ambassador Music Director and Teacher, CHS VoicesChalmette High School – St. […]
Louisiana Fosters – My Community Cares
My Community Cares: Building Strong Communities That Bring Families Together My Community Cares: Building Strong Communities that Keep Families Together By Michelle Gros What do pots of gumbo, popsicles in parks, coloring books, bonfires, egg hunts, care baskets, block parties, drive-through services and resources, supporting families, foster care, advocacy, and community conversations have […]
Anti-Human Trafficking: 4th Global Human Trafficking Summit
4th Global HumanTrafficking Summit Hosted by First Lady of TexasCecilia Abbott 4th Global Human Trafficking Summit Hosted by By First Lady of Texas,Cecilia Abbott The Louisiana First Foundation held its fourth Global Human Trafficking Summit on October 14, 2021. This summit was presented by the State of Texas and included the following speakers: […]
The Governor’s Mansion: China
Governor’s Mansion:China Collection Governor’s MansionChina Collection Upon entering the Governor’s Mansion, you’re immediately taken aback by the stunning historical architecture and walls covered in fine art. As you progress through the foyer, you’ll notice two rooms, one on the left, one on the right. The room to the right is the State Dining Room which […]
Women’s Health – October 2021
Women’s Health WOMEN’S HEALTH BLOGAugust 2021 The Fight of Our Lives Written by Dr. Monique Pierce Hamilton As we adorn ourselves in the color pink during October to raise awareness of breast cancer and to honor the many friends and loved ones we have lost to this fight, one of the […]
People of Louisiana – Community (October 2021)
HURRICANEIDARESOURCES COMMUNITY IDA RESOURCES Visit Volunteer Louisiana for HURRICANE IDA SURVIVOR RESOURCES – A list of Hurricane Ida resources can be found here. – Mold Remediation is an essential step in the rebuilding process. Check out these tips and guidelines from SBP and LSU Ag Center. – When disaster strikes, people often need legal […]
People of Louisiana – Schools (October 2021)
KARENROBERTSON West Leesville Elementary, Principal Vernon Parish 2022 Louisiana State Elementary Principal of the Year KAREN ROBERTSON West Leesville Elementary, Principal Vernon Parish 2022 Louisiana State Elementary Principal of the Year Elevate to Excel Dear Teachers and Principals, It’s hard to believe that the warm, beautiful days of summer have passed […]
People of Louisiana – Business October 2021)
MELISSAMCINNIS BLISS PHOTOGRAPHY MELISSA MCINNISBLISS PHOTOGRAPHY Melissa McInnis has been a professional photographer for over ten years, specializing in destination weddings and boudoir. After earning a bachelor’s degree from ULL in 2009, she decided to start her own business by taking family portraits; however, she quickly found a love for working with couples leading […]
People of Louisiana – Military (October 2021)
DESERT STORM 30TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION Louisiana Departmentof Veteran Affairs Desert Storm30th Anniversary Commemoration The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs will host the Desert Storm 30th Anniversary Commemoration on Friday, Oct. 29, at 11 a.m. in the courtyard of the Pentagon Barracks in Baton Rouge. Louisiana’s Desert Storm veterans will be honored individually at a […]
People of Louisiana – Military (August 2021)
4th Annual SUICIDE PREVENTIONSUMMIT Louisiana Departmentof Veteran Affairs 4th AnnualSuicide Prevention Summit The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs will host its Fourth Annual Suicide Prevention Summit on Friday, Sept. 10, at 9 a.m. The summit addresses one purpose: ensuring all leave the event as better suicide prevention advocates than when they arrived. The goal […]
Blog – September 2021
The September 2021 Blog 01. Volume 3, Edition 11 A Word from the First Lady of Louisiana Together We Will RISE Hurricane Ida has come and gone and left her mark on us all, along with Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustave, Laura, Delta, and the list goes on. Devastation, damage, lives lost. And, inevitably, someone will […]
Delery Rice,
Our Editor
A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Delery has lived there all of her life except during undergraduate school and a brief stint in Seattle, WA. She is a mother to four boys, ranging in ages from 21 to 16, and they are the heart and soul of her life.
Delery earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and Master’s Degree from Louisiana State University. She is currently a fellow at Loyola University New Orleans, Institute of Politics. Her volunteer work has mostly evolved from issues that have affected her personally. Actively engaged in disability rights advocacy, Delery has testified numerous times in the Louisiana Legislature regarding issues that affect persons with developmental disabilities. She served as the chair of the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council, worked for seven years directing regional advocacy efforts and is a graduate of Louisiana’s Partners In Policymaking.
