
Feature: Celebrating Moments of Motherhood
Recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month by Krystle Hilliard-Mitchell Recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month By Krystle Hilliard-Mitchell Executive Director Louisiana Alliance of Children’s Advocacy Centers (LACAC) April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Child abuse is a taboo topic that many do not care to discuss; however, with approximately five child deaths reported every day, we […]

Blog – May 2023
BLOG OF FIRST LADY OF LOUISIANA DONNA EDWARDS Blog Feature Louisiana First Foundation Women’s Health People of Louisiana Schools Military Recipe Verse First Dogs Our Editor National Coalition for the Prevention of Human Sex Trafficking April 2023 This time last year I launched the National Coalition for the Prevention of Human Sex Trafficking (NCPHST). I […]

Feature: Recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month
Oh the Places You’ll Go… Because of Reading! by Mrs. DeEtte Wick Oh, the Places You’ll Go… Because of Reading! By Mrs. DeEtte Wick Lincoln Parish Schools In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, March has become National Reading Month which provides schools across America and Louisiana a chance to celebrate reading. Reading Dr. […]

Blog – April 2023
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Feature: Oh, the Places You’ll Go… Because of Reading!
Building on a Legacy – Advancing Education and Opportunity by Dr. Kim Hunter Reed Building on a Legacy – Advancing Education and Opportunity By Dr. Kim Hunter Reed Commissioner of Higher Education As an educator committed to talent development in Louisiana and across this country, my Black History Month thoughts honor education […]

Blog – March 2023
BLOG OF FIRST LADY OF LOUISIANA DONNA EDWARDS Blog Feature Louisiana First Foundation Women’s Health People of Louisiana Community Schools Military Recipe Verse First Dogs Our Editor Seeing is Believing – In Yourself February 2023 This month, as we celebrate Black History Month, I am reminded of a story told to me by a high […]

Feature: Building on a Legacy – Advancing Education and Opportunity
Building on a Legacy – Advancing Education and Opportunity by Dr. Kim Hunter Reed Building on a Legacy – Advancing Education and Opportunity By Dr. Kim Hunter ReedCommissioner of Higher Education As an educator committed to talent development in Louisiana and across this country, my Black History Month thoughts honor […]

Blog – February 2023
BLOG OF FIRST LADY OF LOUISIANA DONNA EDWARDS Blog Feature Louisiana First Foundation Women’s Health People of Louisiana Community Schools Military Recipe Verse First Dogs Our Editor Seeing is Believing – In Yourself February 2023 This month, as we celebrate Black History Month, I am reminded of a story told to me by a high […]

Feature: National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month National Human TraffickingPrevention Month January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month! Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has signed a proclamation declaring January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Louisiana. The Governor’s Office and the First Lady’s Office are joining with stakeholders across the state, nation, […]

Blog – January 2023
BLOG OF FIRST LADY OF LOUISIANA DONNA EDWARDS Blog Feature Louisiana First Foundation Women’s Health People of Louisiana Community Schools Military Recipe Verse First Dogs Our Editor A New Year January 2023 Welcome to another new year – a unique year for John Bel and me as we begin the last year of his second […]

Feature: End of Year Giving
End of Year Giving End of Year Giving As 2022 comes to a close, we would like to offer our sincerest THANKS to all our supporters. We have accomplished so much, but much remains to be done. The Louisiana First Foundation has committed to making Louisiana a better place for our […]

Blog – December 2022
BLOG OF FIRST LADY OF LOUISIANA DONNA EDWARDS Blog Feature Louisiana First Foundation Women’s Health People of Louisiana Community Schools Military Recipe Verse First Dogs Our Editor The Gift of Time December 2022 As we become more deeply embedded in the holiday season, I encourage each of us to take time to pause – take […]