In south Louisiana, being a traditional musician is about more than having a good ear, technical skill or a steady sense of rhythm. Those things are important, yes. But when it comes to excelling at ...

In a world moving fast and full of distractions, it’s easy for kids to lose sight of who they really are. Identity isn’t something they stumble into by accident. It’s something we help shape through ...

When traditional Cajun and Creole musicians take to the stage, one mark of their genius is how easy they make it look. Whether they are wielding an accordion, a fiddle, or some other folk instrument, ...

We often picture bullying as a middle school problem, but it takes root long before that. By guiding kids toward empathy and connection, we can help them turn toward kindness.

Louisiana Folk Roots is offering Cajun and Zydeco music camps for children ages 8-14 this summer. Camps will be in Eunice, Lafayette and Opelousas throughout June and July. Camp activities include ...

Elisia Manuel and her husband, Tecumseh, decided to take in foster kids because they couldn't have their own children. As Elisia learned more about Native foster children and their needs, she started ...

An introduction to genealogy with instructions on how to use sources at home and do research at local, state, and national levels. https://siris-libraries.si.edu ...

The United States has “chronically underinvested” in young people — and President Donald Trump’s newly announced kids' savings accounts are no different, according to Bloomberg columnist Abby ...