Legendary Southern Head Coach Pete Richardson to be Inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame. #GoJags #WeAreSouthern #SouthernIsTheStandard gojagsports.com/news/2023/6/10…

Have you seen what's up to at Frenchtown Conservation Area? The new education building will open soon and we've added some awesome bridges to make sticky spots on some of the trails easier to navigate. So when's your next hike? #strategicSaturday

Stop by the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch this month to view an exhibit by noted folk artist Judith Braggs that celebrates the life of the late Sadie Roberts-Joseph.

Louisiana is suffering a maternal health crisis that puts women & babies at risk. HB 272 by Rep @MattWillard97 passed and will improve birthing outcomes in Louisiana by ensuring coverage for maternity support services provided by doulas. #LaLege #LaGov

Congrats to the legendary Coach Pete Richardson! He was inducted into the BlackCollegeFootball over the weekend! Thank you for all you've done Coach! 💙💛 Southern University Jaguars #WeAreSouthern #HBCU

Rep. Marcus Bryant fought for our teachers, which will improve educational outcomes for our children and help create a brighter future for our state. #LaGov #LaLege #LaEd

Explore the rural roots of Jazz and take a trip down memory lane! Learn how this enchanting genre started in the river parishes near New Orleans, spawning legends like Louis Armstrong's mentor Joe King Oliver. 🎵🎷 #Jazz #NewOrleans #musiclegend

🎉 Join us at Inclusive Louisiana's Juneteenth celebration on June 17th, 2023, and celebrate with us! 🎉Enjoy live music, delicious #FREE food, and tons of fun! Special guest appearance by RRAAM Director, Darryl Hambrick. See you there! #Juneteenth #InclusiveLouisiana

.Gov. John Bel Edwards signed Act 17 by Rep. Vanessa Caston LaFleur, which improves health outcomes for Louisiana children & families by updating the newborn screening panel to detect severe diseases at birth & expedite treatment. #LaLege #LaGov

Huge news: Everyone with a Louisiana driver's license has likely had their personal information--including social security numbers--exposed to cyber attackers. The state says to take these steps:

True recognition of Juneteenth requires reckoning with the shameful legacy of slavery, caste & systemic racism. It is a reminder of the power of truth-telling. As we celebrate this holiday, we must commit to resisting all attempts to rewrite our history. naacpldf.org/juneteenth

HB 282 by Rep. Kyle Green will help reduce childhood hunger and improve educational outcomes by ensuring all K-12 students that qualify for reduced-priced lunch receive a free, nutritious breakfast and lunch. #LaLege #LaGov

Let's plan ahead to make this Independence Day special for our children. Prioritize their safety. Use legal and age-appropriate fireworks, ensure supervision near grills and pools, and create a secure environment for them to enjoy celebrations. #lagov #lalege #4thofjuly #saftey

As a recent college graduate, you can bring fresh perspectives and a wealth of knowledge to our team. Whether your background is in social work, psychology, human services, or related fields, we want to hear from you! Apply now at dcfs.la/careers. #lagov #lalege

“We don’t need a court to tell us to do the right thing every time! It’s not about Republican/Democrat. It is about right/wrong.” State Sen. Fields. African Americans make up 1/3 of the LA pop. We continue our call to redraw fair voting maps to create a 2nd majority-Black dist.

In a time when we have such robust economic growth and record amounts of money in the bank, the proposed cuts to Louisiana Department of Health are completely unnecessary and would have resulted in a devastating loss of services for the people of Louisiana. #lagov #lalege apnews.com/article/louisi…

#JobAlert ProPublica is hiring a visual journalist for the inaugural Diamonstein-Spielvogel Visual Journalism Fellowship. This fellow will expand their investigative reporting skills by conceptualizing and producing photography across platforms. boards.greenhouse.io/propublica/job…

Watch: What to the Slave is the 4th of July? In Class with Carr (Ep. 16)… Uncovering the connection between Mount Rushmore, the Confederacy, and how historical events intersect with the ongoing struggle for freedom. Watch via YouTube youtu.be/PyS6_CIt5Zk #InClasswithCarr

Historical marker to tell history of Ponchatoula's first Black mayor Rev. Arthur Tasker's life and work will be honored on Tangipahoa's first historical marker recognizing the contribution of an African American. read more at thedrumnewspaper.info