The topics are quite specific. Written by local writers, there are several of these books that cover African Americans in Louisiana. Among the listings are books entitled “Scotlandville,” “Lafayette” ...

While individuals with darker skin, like many African Americans, benefit from higher melanin levels, which provide some natural protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation, this protection is not ...

Kouri-Vini emerged in Louisiana during the 18th and 19th centuries from the blending of French, West African languages, Spanish and Native American influences. Andrew Thibodeaux, a graphic ...

Use one of the services below to sign in to PBS: You've just tried to add this video to My List. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. You've just tried to add ...

“It just feels good to be, to have a connection to an African country as an African-American, as a Black American, right? Because back in America, we don’t have anything to trace our roots to ...

(Louisiana First) — Hundreds gathered in Baton Rouge on Saturday for the Louisiana Right to Life March, rallying to protect unborn lives. While anti-abortion advocates celebrated the state’s ...

and prolific scholar of African American history who profoundly influenced thinking about slavery and Reconstruction. Dr. Franklin died in March 2009. The post A Tribute to the Late John Hope ...

The entire Jewish community participated in the funeral, and he was carried to his eternal resting place amidst general rejoicing. This is in conformity with the old custom among African Jews of ...