Maisha Chargois takes on her mother’s mighty mantle
As Lafayette’s African American Heritage Foundation prepares for landmark anniversaries, Maisha Chargois comes into her own.
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Ruth Foote
Ruth Foote is an award-winning journalist and served as the co-founder/editor of Creole Magazine. She has also freelanced for The Acadiana Advocate and The Times of Acadiana. She received her M.A. in Public History from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
How much more shall we overcome?
When will the democratic promise of the Civil Rights era be fulfilled? “Some day”, as the famous anthem goes, could mean an eternity.
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Louisiana immigration group sees humanity in all people
Members of the nonprofit LaAID open their hearts, and literally their homes, to people others may view as complete strangers.
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‘My race, my pace’: Lafayette woman completes 50 races in 50 states
Mandolia Jean-Batiste has finished marathons or half-marathons in all 50 states. Now she’s racing to complete the world’s top six marathons
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Lafayette musician is a child at heart at Christmastime
Now in its seventh year, the holiday event is once again expected to draw hundreds of children to the Northgate Mall from 2-5 p.m. Saturday to each receive a beautifully wrapped present.
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StoryCorps rolls in and rolls tape on Lafayette
Sixteen years after its first visit in 2007, the national nonprofit’s mobile recording unit has returned to capture more conversations for eternity’s sake. A little legacy goes a long way.
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Little Amal arrives in Lafayette, a community of migrants
The 12-foot puppet, towering over crowds of fans during her trek worldwide, is a child herself, bringing awareness to the plight of refugees around the world.
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Three’s company, 100 Ropers is a romp
This weekend ,100 impersonators of the curly-haired and caftan-wearing landlady will strut Downtown for a good cause.
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Percussion group offers hands-on lessons in life and music
Pucci Percussions teaches kids more than how to play musical instruments. It incorporates history and heritage into lessons, and provides tools for personal growth and professional success.
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Juneteenth grows in Lafayette, celebrating a wider freedom
As locals add new programming and awareness, the role of Black liberation in Lafayette gains a bigger platform.
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Not some more convenient season
Before we can reconcile with one another and our past, we must learn to reconcile within ourselves, within our own hearts. Introducing Reflections on Reconciliation.
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Uncovering the essence of Northside entrepreneurship
Alicia Moten went into Accelerate Northside with an idea and came out with a business, Essence of Aja, that could build wealth and opportunity for her and her child.
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