LOVING LOUISIANA BLOG ARCHIVES
Patriotism – Words from Secretary Strickland
PATRIOTISM Words fromSecretary Joey Strickland Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs PATRIOTISM Secretary Joey Strickland Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs “All through our history, our Presidents and leaders have spoken of national unity and warned us that the real obstacle to moving forward the boundaries of freedom, the only permanent danger to the hope that […]
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. […]
Teach MAM – Pilot Program
Teach MAM Teach MAM: An Exciting Partnership to Strengthen Arts Education Across Louisiana Teach MAMPilot Program We are excited to announce the roll out of the Teach MAM Pilot has begun! This initiative intends to support music, arts and movement in K-12 public schools across Louisiana! The Louisiana First Foundation has partnered with the […]
Ladies of Louisiana – Business (June 2019)
Casey David Owner Champagne Charlie’s Bubble Bar Casey DavidOwner, Champagne Charlie’s Bubble Bar Casey David is an entrepreneur and artist who has two very energetic little boys. She hails from Shreveport and is bringing the area an exciting new party prop! Casey spends her time working on various projects which led to her brainstorm […]
Ladies of Louisiana – Military (June 2019)
( Sgt. Tonja Richard Veteran Louisiana Army National Guard Tonja Myles/Sgt. Tonja RichardVeteran, Louisiana Army National Guard Tonja Myles is a local outreach pastor at Love Alive Church, community activist and advocate, peer counselor, sought after counsel for community-based and system approaches, and a military veteran. Sgt. Tonja Richard, her maiden name, served as a […]
Ladies of Louisiana – Community (June 2019)
Stan Brock’s Black & Gold Classic Black & Gold Classic The Black & Gold Classic is not just another event for the military. They use their standing as NFL players to bring awareness to the needs of service members and their families. Their mission comes from the heart and experience of just how much […]
Ladies of Louisiana – Schools (June 2019)
( Melissa Shaddock Library Media Specialist Thibodaux High School Melissa ShaddockLibraryy Media Specialist Today’s school libraries are not the same quiet libraries that most of us grew up knowing. The Thibodaux High School Media Center is full of activity where students come to use the computers, read, hang out with friends, and buy a snack […]
Featured Recipe: Tchew’s Poolside Sliders
Chef Kyle Rome Tchew’s Poolside Sliders Poolside Pork Sliders Coleslaw Ingredients: 1 head green cabbage, shredded1 cup purple cabbage, shredded1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup Creole mustard1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup Steen\’s cane vinegar Method: Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Pulled Pork Ingredients: 6 lb. Boston butt2 cups […]
Louisiana Summer Reading Program 2019
SUMMERREADINGPROGRAM2019 A Universe of Stories The Louisiana Summer Reading Program 2019, A Universe of Stories: Since 1984, one of the State Library of Louisiana’s top priorities has been to improve literacy levels statewide through programming and outreach for all ages beginning with early literacy programming all the way up to adult reading programs. Current research […]
Mansion Garden Party
MansionGardenParty Garden Party at the Mansion The Rose Long Garden In 2005, after Hurricane Katrina, Mrs. Peggy Martin returned to her parents’ home in New Orleans, Louisiana. Feeling overwhelmed because the storm took her parents, home and gardens, Peggy looked over into the garden, and a feeling of hope overcame her as she noticed some […]
Anti-Human Trafficking – Cassie Hammett
ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING Words from Cassie HammettFounder & Executive Director The Hub: urban ministries What does it take to end human trafficking? It takes a village, it takes advocating, it takes blood sweat and tears, and it takes being willing to go back to the drawing board over and over again when plans, strategies, and systems […]
Louisiana Fosters – Expansion of Foster Care to Age 21
Expansion of Foster Care to Age 21 Louisiana will extend foster care to age 21 for all youth in care on their 18th birthday, following the recent passage and signing of Senate Bill 109. Expansion of Foster Care to Age 21 Louisiana will extend foster care to age 21 for all youth in care on their […]