People of Louisiana – Community (February 2020)
COMMUNITY Helena WilliamsArtist, Walls Project Helena WilliamsWalls Project Change doesn’t come all at once, but with unwavering determination, change happens. Brightening the once banal streets of downtown Baton Rouge, the first mural of the Walls Project shone like a beacon for newly returned artist, Helena Williams. Since moving back from the west coast, Helena, […]
Blog – February 2020
Click to Explore FEBRUARY 2020Volume 2, Edition 4 February2020 Volume 2, Edition 4 A Word from the First Lady of Louisiana February 1, it’s Saturday, and I’m actually sitting in my favorite chair reading and enjoying a small fire even though it’s not too cold outside. I love a fire and often light a fire […]
People of Louisiana – Business (February 2020)
IAM TUCKER President & CEO ILSI Engineering IAM TUCKERPresident & CEO, ILSI Engineering Iam Christian Tucker serves as the President and CEO of Integrated Logistical Support, Inc. (ILSI Engineering). Founded over two decades ago, ILSI Engineering is a 100% minority female-owned, 8(a) Certified civil engineering firm that provides competent, cost effective […]
People of Louisiana – Schools (February 2020)
BLACK HISTORY MONTH In the Lafayette Parish School System BLACK HISTORY MONTHIn the Lafayette Parish School System Civil rights activist, poet, author, athlete, and inventor are only a few roles of African Americans who left their mark on American history and world history. Since the 1970’s Black History Month has been observed in […]
People of Louisiana – Military (February 2020)
Brigadier General Sherian Grace Cadoria First African American female to achieve the rank of General in the Army Brigadier General Sherian Grace CadoriaFirst African American female to achieve the rank of General in the Army Brigadier General Sherian Grace Cadoria was born January 26, 1943 in Marksville, Louisiana. A retired United States Army officer […]
Featured Recipe: King Cake Beignets
Chef Kenneth C. Temple King Cake Beignets Chef Kenneth C. Temple’s KING CAKE BEIGNETS It’s carnival season back home (New Orleans), I wanted to take a shot at creating something that embodies this time of the year, my city, and my heritage. King Cake and beignets are the two most popular desserts worldwide that […]
Women’s Health – February 2020
Women’s Health WOMEN’S HEALTH BLOGFebruary 2020 Words from Kimiyo Harris Williams, MD “Self-Love is Healthy Living.” I was in my sitting area—relaxed, reclined, and snuggled warmly in my crimson-and-cream velvety soft blanket on my ruby red, deep-seated leather chair; feet raised and resting on the matching red ottoman—when I began to reflect on a […]
Teach MAM Micro Grants
Teach MAM Teach MAM: An Exciting Partnership to Strengthen Arts Education Across Louisiana Teach MAM Micro Grants Big Announcement for the Teach MAM Program!! Teachers can now apply for a micro grant from Louisiana First Foundation. Click below and fill out the form to receive a $500.00 micro-grant to use toward your music, arts […]
Louisiana Fosters – Riverside
Louisiana Fosters RIVERSIDEChurch of Christ RiversideChurch of Christ Riverside is a small congregation of about 300 faithful souls located at 200 South City Parkway in Lafayette. What it lacks in members it makes up in love. The First Lady once said about Riverside, “We have a concern for the children in our community and this State”. […]
Women’s Health – January 2020
Women’s Health WOMEN’S HEALTH BLOGJanuary 2020 Words from Elena Mann, M.D. Ladies First! Women’s health is perhaps one of the most influential health initiatives of our time. Women play a vital role in ensuring others receive the care they need, but many women often neglect themselves. As we enter into the time of year when […]
People of Louisiana – Community (January 2020)
COMMUNITY Nominate Someone Committed to Making ADifference! CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! Do you know a strong woman (or man) who has a nonprofit worthy of recognition? Or someone who is committed to making a difference in their community by volunteering? Please fill out the form and let us know! We would like to feature them […]
People of Louisiana – Schools (January 2020)
KIMBERLY ECKERT Louisiana Educators Rising Innovative Programs Coordinator for West Baton Rouge Parish Schools in Louisiana Kimberly EckertEducators Rising What Louisiana State Penitentiary Offenders Taught My Students and I about Great Teachers For the past two years, I’ve taught a course called Educators Rising, aimed at exposing high school students to the teaching profession […]