The power of Black girl magic can help heal a nation. Claudia Walker is choosing to be a part of that mission to help Black students strive in education. In 2023, Target featured “The ABCs of Black Wall Street” and “The ABCs of HBCUs” in its Black History Month Collection.  Walker shared her experience with […]

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LAFAYETTE, La. – The strength and tenacity of the Black community in South Louisiana is inspiring.  Louisiana native and married couple, Chris and Andrea Amos founded Parc De Oaks in 2019 and began operating the food truck park in 2023. Located on the historic Northside of Lafayette, the family is making sure to be intentional about […]

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Black queer people have expressed the need for mainstream Black queer representation for decades. New York director and writer Bobby Ashley had a thing or two to say about this topic that went viral. Black queer series like "For The Boys," "Love & Us," and "Transplants" are available, but are they supported by mainstream media? […]

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Bogalusa, a small Louisiana town located in Washington Parish, witnessed a historic moment in 2022 when Tyrin Truong assumed office as its first Black Mayor, securing his place as the city's youngest mayor to date. Truong's mission for Bogalusa goes beyond mere governance; it is a genuine call for racial equity, justice, economic revitalization, and […]

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LAFAYETTE, La. – A Mississippi native and long-term Louisiana resident, Roishetta Ozane, has immersed herself in grassroots advocacy against environmental injustice work through community organizing and lobbying. “I’ve been doing environmental justice work for almost four years. It wasn’t until three years ago that I realized the intersection between environmental and social justice. Fighting for […]

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