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Anti-Human Trafficking – January Summit
Human Trafficking Global Summit 2021 LFF Human Trafficking Global Summit 2021REGISTRATION OPENING SOON Join us for our next Global Human Sex Trafficking Summit sponsored by the Louisiana First Foundation and presented by First Lady Cecilia Abbot and the State of Texas on January 28, 2021. A registration link will be sent to you the first […]
Teach MAM – A Pivotal Moment
Teach MAM Teach MAM: An Exciting Partnership to Strengthen Arts Education Across Louisiana TEACH MAM “A Pivotal Moment” I have decided to share my most public and yet most private moment to encourage others who Teach MAM (Music Art and Movement). Being named the recipient of the GRAMMY […]
Ellevate Women, Ellevate Louisiana
Ellevate Women,Ellevate Louisiana Ellevate Women,Ellevate Louisiana During my time in the Louisiana Legislature, I was fortunate to travel the state a few times to meet the fantastic people that are the backbone of our incredibly diverse state. I was often struck by how little time was spent in our communities talking about our […]
Blog – January 2021
The January 2021 Blog 01. Volume 3, Edition 3 A Word from the First Lady of Louisiana Happy ReNew Year! Happy ReNew Year! reNew, reFresh, reStart In 2020, little did we know what was heading our way, COVID-19. Oddly enough, my chosen words of focus for 2020 were “praise” and “thankful”. In the days and […]
Holidays at the Governor’s Mansion
Holidays at theGovernor’s Mansion Holidays at theGovernor’s Mansion It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. This year, we added some new outdoor decorations at the Governor’s Mansion for everyone to enjoy. Although this year will be different than most, there is still nothing like a Louisiana Christmas. We hope you find time to drive […]
Featured Recipe: Charred Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
CHARRED BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER SALAD Recipe Courtesy Chef Todd Pulsinelli CHARRED BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER SALAD Ingredients: 2 crowns broccoli1/2 head cauliflower1 cup mayonnaise1 tbl. garlic chili paste “sate”6 green onions1 bunch cilantro1 cup rice vinegar1/2 jalapeno3 limes1/2 cup crispy garlic (purchase at Asian grocer)1/2 cup peanuts1/2 cup crispy onion (purchase at Asian grocer)pinch chili flakepinch salt and pepper1/4 […]
People of Louisiana – Business (December 2020)
ISABEL YARBAROUGH Owner, FLORA + WILD ISABEL YARBAROUGHOwner, Flora + Wild Flora + Wild is owned and operated by Isabel Yarborough of Covington, Louisiana. As a full-time high school student, her passion for all things green has spilled over into her love of business and entrepreneurship. This grew into her business Flora + Wild. […]
People of Louisiana – Military (December 2020)
EUGENE LUSSAN Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs EUGENE LUSSANLouisiana Department of Veterans Affairs On Oct. 17, 2020, Eugene Lussan, a decorated World War II veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday. Staff from the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs joined Gov. John Bel Edwards and members of both the Louisiana House of Representatives and the […]
People of Louisiana – Community (December 2020)
MISSY BIENVENU ANDRADE Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana Missy Bienvenu AndradeBoys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana For 50 years now, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana has served South Louisiana as the premier youth development organization for kids ages 6-18. Their afterschool and summer programs have welcomed thousands of youth […]
Anti-Human Trafficking – December 2020
Texas to present at next LFF Human Trafficking Global Summit Texas to present at next LFF Human Trafficking Global Summit On January 28, 2021, the Louisiana First Foundation in partnership with the State of Texas will join together First Spouses and leaders from across the country and globe for a Global Human Trafficking Summit. […]
Women’s Health – December 2020
Women’s Health WOMEN’S HEALTH BLOGDecember 2020 Love, Life, and Healthy Choices as We Navigate the Holidays Written by Kimiyo Harris Williams, MD, FAAP Lately, navigating unfamiliar territory is consuming me; once seemingly mundane deeds have become potentially life-changing decisions. As a medical mom, I find myself strategically planning grocery shopping—usually an unconscious box […]
Louisiana Fosters – Partner Organizations for the Holiday Season
Louisiana Fosters Our Partner Organizations:Donation Drives for theHoliday Season Partner Organizations As we venture into the Holiday season, our team at Louisiana Fosters is spotlighting all the events and donation drives our partner organizations are doing this month to support foster care throughout Louisiana. We hope you can find an organization in your area […]