Louisiana Creoles

Louisiana Creoles Publication

Louisiana Creoles is a cultural publication catered to readers, writers, poets, journalists, and photojournalists who identify as Creole, with direct ancestral roots to Louisiana Creoles, and/or those born in Louisiana.

Louisiana Creoles' mission is to share and archive stories to help keep our culture alive for generations to come.

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"Protéjé nô lakilchi."

(Protect Our Culture)

—Quinn

 
4DaHuemans is currently accepting donations and raising funds to compensate contributing writers and creatives starting 2025-2026. Our mission is to empower Louisiana Creole writers, journalists, photojournalists, and artists.

Coming Soon: We are awaiting approval to join Braid, a free to use and safe and secure community money pool.

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  • A street parade featuring dancers in vibrant blue costumes with large feathered skirts, along with spectators watching from the street. Residential houses line the background, and power lines run above the scene on an overcast day.

  • Person dressed in an elaborate blue and black feathered costume walking in a street parade, with a group of people standing near cars and houses in the background.

  • People participating in a parade, with one person dressed in elaborate blue costume with colorful patches, feathers, and artwork, seen from behind, on a street lined with houses and cars.

  • Group of people at a parade or festival wearing colorful costumes and decorated umbrellas

  • Three men standing on the sidewalk, one in traditional colorful attire, the other two dressed in casual modern clothing, with parked cars and residential houses in the background.

  • Photo of an OG in the Treme, heart of the 6th and 7th Ward of New Orleans.

  • A large crowd of people gathered on the street, with parked cars and utility poles with wires overhead, in a neighborhood with residential and commercial buildings.

  • A group of people gathered outside a house, with one man standing on the porch speaking to a woman holding a smartphone, while other individuals watch. Trees and cars are visible in the background.

  • Five people on a porch having a conversation. One man standing, four women seated, one woman standing with raised hand. The porch has wooden railing and is attached to a house with wooden siding.

  • A man with a beard and glasses standing on a porch, looking to the side. The photo is in black and white, capturing wooden railings and a door behind him.

  • MawMaw and Uncle Arthur

  • Uncle Arthur showing a huge bunch of Manglier Tea leaves. A plant indigenous to Louisiana.

  • Uncle Joe's staff/cane.

  • Three elderly people on a porch having a conversation; two are seated, one is standing. One seated person holds a cane, the other is holding a cup and wearing a face mask.

  • A woman dressed in a vest and pants standing next to a decorated pickup truck, smiling. In another photo, a woman and a man stand in front of a pickup truck, smiling. Others are visible in the background.

  • Auzenne-Payne Family Photos

  • Older photos of my Auzenne-Payne family.

  • Wilbert J. Leview

  • Creole Exhibit at the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center

  • Mrs. Etha Simien Amling

  • Liberty Christian Center in Opelousas, Louisiana

  • A brief biography description of Little Zion Baptist Church in Opelousas, Louisiana

  • Creole Country Livin' in Leonville, Louisiana, on the outskirts of Opelousas, Louisiana.

  • One of the cemeteries in Opelousas, Louisiana where my ancestors are buried.

  • Old cemetery with weathered tombstones, some with fresh flowers, surrounded by leafless trees and a cloudy sky.

  • A tattooed forearm resting on a stone surface with fallen leaves and small twigs.

A compilation of Louisiana music artists from a majority of Louisiana-based music genres curated by 4DahHuemans.

Louisiana Creole Resource Hub

Louisiana Creole Resource Hub

Louisiana Creole Resource Hub

The Louisiana Creole Resource Hub provides information about resources, tools, initiatives, programs, and organizations available in Louisiana and surrounding Gulf Coast areas.
Our mission is to assist and connect Louisianians and Louisiana Creoles with the resources needed to thrive and succeed in life holistically.

  • The Freetown-Port Rico Coterie is a community-elected group that collaborates to develop plans and tackle challenges for the betterment of the neighborhood in Lafayette, LA.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • The McComb-Veazey Coterie is a planning group of property owners and residents who work to improve their neighborhood in Lafayette, LA.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • Maison Freetown aims to preserve Freetown's history in Lafayette, Louisiana, and educate on the cultural and linguistic contributions of Afro-Creoles, Afro-Americans, and Creoles of Color.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • A museum of restored 18th-19th century homes with a restaurant and live music in Lafayette, Louisiana.

    Click here to visit their website

  • Discover the history and culture of St. Landry parish and the Opelousas area from prehistoric times to the present.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • The New Orleans African American Museum aims to preserve the history and celebrate the art, culture, and contributions of African Americans in both New Orleans and the African Diaspora.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • C.R.E.O.L.E., Inc. is a non-profit organization that aims to preserve and promote Southwest Louisiana's diverse Creole culture.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • Ja’el YaYa Gordon is a Genealogist, scholar, Consultant, Historian, & writer in South Louisiana.

    Click here to contact YaYa Gordon

  • The Lafayette Public Library offers excellent resources for anyone interested in genealogy and local history. You’ll find books on basic research techniques for the novice, as well as advanced methods for the more experienced researcher. Experienced Genealogists are available every Tuesday and Thursday morning.

    Click here to visit their website

  • A place for young black women to socialize and learn through black women's literature and books with strong black female themes.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • Chinbo, Inc. protects Louisiana's precious Creole language, Kouri-Vini, by providing educational resources to the Gulf Coast community and the Louisiana Creole diaspora.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • A cultural institution promoting Louisiana French and Louisiana Creole across Louisiana and the United States.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • Hip Hop Caucus is a non-profit and non-partisan organization committed to fighting against environmental racism, gentrification, cultural appropriation, and community violence.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • Accelerate Northside is a Lafayette-based program provided by the Louisiana Entrepreneurship & Economic Development Center via the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

    The program provides Hands-on & individual attention to help you start and/or grow your business and is available in multiple parishes.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • Parc de Oaks is an Afro-Creole-owned food truck park located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The Amos family are always looking for new vendors.

    Click here to contact Parc de Oaks.

  • Located in the heart of Lafayette, Fightingville is a local farmers’ market offering local groceries, a garden, and a food-based donation center.

    Click here to visit their Instagram.

  • A community fridge based in Lafayette and Abbeville, Louisiana.

    Click here to visit their Instagram.

  • Explore HIV prevention resources at your convenience and consider attending ViiV Healthcare events in New Orleans.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • Spiritual and mental health holistic healing and wellness resources and services.

    Anjali Healing Arts is exclusively available for holistic integrative work that will usher in psychotherapeutic benefits.

    Click here to visit their Instagram.

  • The St. Landry Parish Community Action Agency endeavors to mitigate poverty in the community by channeling available local, state, federal, and private resources to assist low-income individuals and families in acquiring valuable skills and knowledge.

    Their goal is to facilitate access to new opportunities and empower them to attain economic self-reliance.

    Click here to visit their webpage.

  • SMILE Community Action Agency serves as a hub for community needs, prioritizing health, education, economic stability, and betterment of disadvantaged individuals, children, and families.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • Acadiana Cares is committed to assisting the most disadvantaged individuals in our community. They offer assistance to those impacted by HIV/AIDS, healthcare disparities, substance abuse treatment, destitution, and homelessness.

    Their facilities provide on-site services and programs, such as preventive and primary care, substance abuse treatment, housing, and individualized case management.

    In addition, they connect their clients with external financial, medical, and social resources to support them in leading healthier lives.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • Community Birth Companion is a Birth Justice non profit serving South Louisiana based in Opelousas, LA.

    The organization offers community doula classes, breastfeeding circles for Louisiana families of color, monthly yoga sessions, and more.

    Read more here.

  • Through culturally-competent health research, All of Us strives to collect data on historically forgotten communities to help bring true equity to the healthcare and scientific research fields.

    “All of Us helps researchers study how our DNA, family history, environment, and lifestyle affect our health.”

    Visit their website.

  • One Happy Mama supports young mothers in becoming career-driven, financially independent, and happy healthy mothers through resources, workshops, and programs that promote goal setting, financial literacy, social interactions, and mental health.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • Advancing the core human rights of self-determination and expression for all trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people in Louisiana through support groups, legislation, fundraising, advocacy, and other vital resources. 

    Learn more here.

  • A group of New Orleans Saints fans who use their weekly tailgates to feed, clothe, and assist the homeless community in New Orleans, Louisiana.

    Click here to support and view their Twitter.

  • Feed The Second Line is dedicated to creating a stronger economic safety net for New Orleans culture bearers and job opportunities for our culture creators.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • Second Harvest Food Bank fights hunger in South Louisiana by providing food access, advocacy, education, and disaster response to 700+ partners across 23 parishes.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • Sankofa Lower Nine Fresh Food Pantry offers three food programs to help households in need achieve food security and access nutritious foods. It's open to all in Louisiana and stocks fresh, frozen, canned, and staple foods weekly.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • The Urban League of Louisiana's mission is to help African Americans and other marginalized communities achieve economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • Step Up Louisiana is a grassroots organization organizing with parents, workers, students, and community members to win equity and justice in our schools and workplaces through voter education, advocacy, and direct action.

    Visit their website.

  • The Career Closet provides free professional attire to students, helping ease their financial burden and enabling them to make strong first impressions at networking events. Their goal is to ensure equal access beyond financial means.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • Co-founded by Malik Rahim, CRG’s mission is to foster environmental and community stewardship in Southeast Louisiana so that residents can survive and thrive.

    CGR works in environmental outreach and education, wetlands restoration, and operates a food pantry from its headquarters in the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • The Vessel Project of Louisiana aims to address the complex problems that affect BIPOC communities in SW Louisiana holistically. The organization takes a comprehensive approach to achieve environmental and climate justice, secure voting rights, and ensure access to key resources such as housing, energy, clean water, fresh produce, and healthcare.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • Rise St. James is a faith-based grassroots organization. Their goal is to combat environmental injustice by eliminating the spread of petrochemical industries in St. James Parish, Louisiana.

    Click here to visit their website.

  • A unique lifestyle, spiritual, and blog boutique located in Lafayette, Louisiana.

    Click here to view their Instagram.

  • An herbalist and planter working magic using the 5 senses.

    Click here to view their Etsy..

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