LOVING LOUISIANA BLOG ARCHIVES
Blog – December 2023
BLOG OF FIRST LADY OF LOUISIANA DONNA EDWARDS Blog Louisiana First Foundation Mansion Preservation Foundation People of Louisiana Recipe First Dogs Merry Christmas My Friends December 2023 As we celebrate this Christmas time and the birth of our savior I am reminded of the grace and love that Jesus brings to us all. This month […]
Human Trafficking – BCFS and Unbound Now
BCFS and Unbound Now By: Debbie Solcher Louisiana has made great strides in the fight against human trafficking. Act 662 passed by the state legislature in 2022 has significantly grown support for survivors of child sex trafficking. Traffickers use force, fraud, or coercion to manipulate and abuse victims– most often through the vehicle of relationships […]
People of Louisiana – Community – Service is an Action Word
Service is an Action Word By: Chaunda Allen Mitchell, PhD Former United States Representative Ms. Shirley Chisolm once said, “Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth.” This quote conveys the significance of selflessness and service to others as an integral part of living a meaningful and purposeful […]
Louisiana Fosters – Children in Foster Care Feel the Spirit of Giving
Children in Foster Care Feel the Spirit of Giving Louisiana’s children and youth in foster care will have gifts under the tree and bright spirits thanks to the efforts of many volunteers, churches and nonprofit organizations across the state. The groups have gathered to either provide gifts or host events for children and families […]
Teach MAM Final Recap: Our Journey Through the Process!
Teach MAM Music, Arts, & Movement Teach MAM Final Recap: Our Journey Through the Process! By: Keyre’ Reed Bradford, Carolyn Scalfano, & Annelise Cassar Tedesco It has been an honor and a privilege for all of us to be a part of such a dynamic group of human beings. […]
People of Louisiana -Schools – Celebrating Excellence in the Louisiana Education Profession
Celebrating Excellence in the Louisiana Education Profession By: Joni Lacy As a 29-year educator, I have had the amazing privilege of working in the world of educator excellence, specifically for the past 18 years on the local, state and national levels. As such, I have met some of the most amazing humans and educators, […]
People of Louisiana – Military – Women Veterans of the Ark-La-Tex Memorial
Women Veterans of the Ark-La-Tex Memorial By: Sandra Franks Louisiana is one of the few states in the United States that has a monument specifically dedicated to women warriors. It is in Bossier City, Louisiana, and was funded and erected by the Women Veterans of the Ark- La-Tex, the largest women veterans organization in […]
Blog – November 2023
BLOG OF FIRST LADY OF LOUISIANA DONNA EDWARDS Blog Louisiana First Foundation Mansion Preservation Foundation Women’s Health People of Louisiana Recipe First Dogs Remembering and Giving Thanks November 2023 November is a month to remember those who have passed on and give thanks for the blessings in our lives. As a Catholic, November is the […]
Turning the Tide: A Story of Hell, Healing & Hope
Turning the Tide: A Story of Hell, Healing & Hope Documentary and a Survivor-Informed Framework On October 23, 2023, WYES (a member station of PBS) premiered the new documentary to highlight the plight of sex trafficking in Louisiana. Turning the Tide: A Story Of Hell, Healing, and Hope features First Lady Donna Edwards, the Hospitaler Sisters […]
People of Louisiana – Military – Kim Clark, US Navy Veteran
Kimberly Clark, U. S. Navy Veteran This month we’re saluting Navy Veteran Kimberly Clark who is also a mother, daughter, bestselling author, and motivational speaker. Incredibly talented, Kimberly has achieved one amazing goal after another, however, her life hasn’t always been so great. After serving in the Navy for two years, her life took […]
People of Louisiana – Community – We Play Center
The We Play Center Play, Coach, and Connect When you think of positive memories from your childhood, it is likely that your memories have something to do with you playing – playing with a sibling, friend, or caregiver. Maybe you are playing pretend vet with your sibling and stuffed animals, playing in the sandbox […]
Louisiana Fosters – Annual Event
Annual Celebration Highlights 619 Adoptions, Gov. and First Lady Edwards’ Service The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services kicked off National Adoption Month Wednesday, November1,with the 25th annual Adoption Celebration, honoring the 465 families who adopted 619 children and youth from foster care during the past year. The event was once again highlighted […]