Arts + Culture

Reflections on Race
Stand Black co-founder Jamal Taylor

Reflections on Race: Will we stand together?

People in this city want what is right; however, their silence is complicity. We must move to mobilize their voices for the sake of this city. We must hear the silent voices of hurt, shame and embarrassment of what our city has become.

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Conversation: Is it a king cake?

Parades may not be rolling in 2021, but arguing about king cake is a tradition that can survive any calamity.

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News + Notes
Vermilionville's front entrance

Vermilionville board breaks stalemate with the help of top lobbyist

Call it a Christmas miracle. Just when it appeared that opposing factions of the eight-member Bayou Vermilion District Board of Commissioners had dug into an icy stalemate over its finances and electing officers, this week’s meeting had board members warming up to a new spirit of cooperation.  The board unanimously approved CEO David Cheramie’s final […]

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