Black Lives Matter

In February, it’s easy to hear the repetition of the dream from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks not giving up her seat, or even what great things George Washington Carver did with the peanut. It isn’t often...

Last year the team at Lafayette Mom committed to learning about the effects of systematic racism and white privilege. We committed to amplifying the voices of moms of color in our local community. We began taking steps as an...

I try to be thoughtful and intentional with everything I do and with everything I bring into our home. I am human, not perfect, and take the time to check myself often. I try and identify where I am,...

Lafayette Be the Change Spotlight :: Introducing Progressive Baptist Church Outreach Ministry This month for our “Be the Change Spotlight,” we’d like to introduce you to Progressive Baptist Church Outreach Ministry, an organization who is committed to benevolence outreach. Their...

Lafayette Be the Change Spotlight :: Introducing United Way of Acadiana This month for our “Be the Change Spotlight,” we’d like to introduce you to United Way of Acadiana, an organization who is committed to uniting people and organizations with...

Lafayette Be the Change Spotlight :: Introducing 100 Black Men of Greater Lafayette This month for our “Be the Change Spotlight,” we’d like to introduce you to 100 Black Men of Greater Lafayette, Inc. (100 BMOGL), an organization who is...

Lafayette Be the Change Spotlight :: Introducing The McComb-Veazey Neighborhood Coterie This month for our “Be the Change Spotlight,” we’d like to introduce you to The McComb-Veazey Neighborhood Coterie (McComb-Veazey), an organization whose mission is to foster an environment for...

One of the latest displays of systemic racism (institutional racism) in Acadiana was not only overt but was shameless and loud. It was a stark reminder that not only does racism exist, but it also persists even after death....

My friendships are extremely important to me. I am extremely proud of my friends and always grateful for their commitment to our friendship. I have friends from every part of my life (beginning from daycare to now). I don't...

Lafayette Be the Change Spotlight :: The Family Tree This month for our “Be the Change Spotlight,” we’d like to introduce you to The Family Tree Information, Education and Counseling Center, an organization whose mission is to improve the quality...