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Louisiana Institute for Children in Families: Madeleine Landrieu     Louisiana Institute for Children in Families Madeleine Landrieu   Madeleine Landrieu, Dean at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and retired state court judge has long been an advocate for kids from hard places – kids who experience trauma and violence, kids whose parents […]

Arnaud’s Oyster Soup Recipe courtesy of Arnaud’s Restaurant published in New Orleans Classic Brunches cookbook Ingredients: 3½ cups water​2 dozen freshly shucked oysters, drained​1/2 cup celery, chopped​1/2 cup green onions, chopped​1/2 cup onion, chopped​1 tablespoon butter, melted​1/2 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped​1/8 teaspoon dried thyme​1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper​1 bay leaf3/4 cup heavy cream2 cups milk1/4 […]

Mansion Showcase Artist Kai Drobish Some people collect coffee spoons or antique Coke bottles, but for those who love hometown buildings, ceramic artist Kai Drobish opens up a whole new world of collecting. Modeling area landmarks on 5X7 inch hand-built tiles, this artwork can be hung side-by-side to create an entire town on your living […]

Julie Calzone Owner, Calzone & Associates, Inc. Julie Calzone How does a trained scientist become a fixer for business and industry? When you talk to Julie Calzone about her career in advertising, public relations and marketing, the story you hear is different than most. Calzone’s primary business is Calzone & Associates, Inc. (Calzone). Calzone is […]

Louisiana Women Veterans Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard Louisiana Women Veterans We are Louisiana Women Veterans and we are comprised of female veterans representing the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard. We are from all ranks…. brigadier general to private. We have women who have served in WWII, Korean Conflict, […]

Pam Atchison Director, Shreveport Regional Arts Council Pam AtchisonDirector, Shreveport Regional Arts Council Pam Atchison started her career in the arts as a high school theatre teacher, and has enjoyed a lifelong role as both student and educator.  As director for the Shreveport Regional Arts Council, Pam has produced and facilitated arts in education instruction […]

ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING Words from Dana Hunter Over the last 8 years, I have worked closely with subject matter experts and survivors, and have seen first-hand the devastating effects of human trafficking.  Human trafficking is sadly one of the fastest growing criminal industries in the world.  The International Labor Organization (ILO) reported that there are over […]

AMANDA BRUNSON Director of Women’s PolicyOffice of the Governor Women’s History Month March is National Women’s History month, a time for us to celebrate the contributions that women have made to the advancement and well-being of our country. In Louisiana, you don’t have to look far to find incredible women who’ve worked tirelessly to improve […]