Free Nola, Inc.
ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING Free NOLA Free Nola, Inc. Free Nola, Inc. exists to bring hope, love, compassion and restoration to the sexually trafficked and sexually abused who perhaps, in the eyes of society, don’t deserve it. For most of the trafficking survivors, sexual abuse and victimization begins in childhood. One of the most important […]
Blog – November 2019
Click to Explore NOVEMBER 2019 Volume 2, Edition 1 November 2019 Volume 2, Edition 1 A Word from the First Lady of Louisiana November – Happy Fall, Y’all! This is my 12th blog post and the one year anniversary of my Loving Louisiana blog! It has been both exciting and enlightening to share with […]
Christmas at the Governor’s Mansion
CHRISTMAS at the Governor’s Mansion CHRISTMAS at the Governor’s Mansion Each year, a theme is chosen to decorate the Governor’s Mansion. The first year, Louisiana’s French heritage was celebrated. The second year, Louisiana’s Spanish heritage was showcased. Last year New Orleans’ 300th anniversary was honored. This year, the theme is “All Things Louisiana”. The color […]
Anti-Human Trafficking – NAWJ Mid-Year Conference
ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING NAWJ2020 Mid-Year Conference NAWJ 2020 Mid-Year Conference Bringing Access into Harmony with Justice in 2020 The National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) is proud to bring innovative ideas in judicial leadership and education to the forefront of the legal community at our 2020 Midyear Meeting, March 11-13 in New Orleans, Louisiana. […]
Blog – October 2019
OCTOBER 2019 BLOG Volume 1, Edition 12 OCTOBER2019 A word from theFirst Lady of Louisiana These past four years have been a whirlwind for John Bel and me. We are honored and humbled to serve as Governor and First Lady of our great state, and hope to continue moving things forward with the momentum we […]
Blog – September 2019
SEPTEMBER 2019 BLOG Volume 1, Edition 11 SEPTEMBER2019 A word from theFirst Lady of Louisiana LEADERSHIP On August 22, 2019 at the St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge, we celebrated the life of former Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco. Many people have shared their memories and thoughts of Kathleen. One that I thought was especially touching […]
Blog – July 2019
JULY 2019 BLOG Volume 1, Edition 9 JULY 2019 A word from the First Lady of Louisiana Happy Fourth of July! On May 21, 2019 we attended a beautiful and moving Louisiana National Guard ceremony featuring the dedication of a Minuteman Statue erected in the Veteran’s Memorial Park on the grounds of the State Capitol. […]
Blog – May 2019
MAY 2019 BLOG Volume 1, Edition 7 MAY2019 A word from theFirst Lady of Louisiana “April Showers bring May Flowers”. I’m sure you have all heard this saying before and it likely takes you back to your days of elementary school. I remember the beautifully decorated bulletin boards with colors of flowers, rainbows and other […]
Blog – April 2019
APRIL 2019 BLOG Volume 1, Edition 6 2019 A word from theFirst Lady of Louisiana OK Mam, Yes Mam, Thank You Mam, Teach MAM. Why Teach MAM? As a former elementary music teacher, I know how important music, art and movement are in teaching the “whole child.” I was more than disappointed when I changed […]
Blog – March 2019
MARCH 2019 Volume 1, Edition 5 2019 A word from the First Lady of Louisiana As we recognize National Women’s History Month this March, we are reminded of just how far our state and nation have come because of the meaningful contributions of women from all backgrounds. Hopefully, they serve as inspiration to everyone about […]