Chad Meaux of Kaplan in Newsweek
A Kaplan native makes headlines in Newsweek magazine for his volunteer rescue efforts following Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana.
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Kaplan and Katrina
How the small town of Kaplan, Louisiana (population 5,000) came to the aid of Hurricane Katrina survivors, featured on VOA News.
Childhood Hurricane Memories
A personal account of childhood hurricane memories in Cajun Country, from Hurricane Audrey to Hurricane Hilda, and family survival stories passed down through generations.
Cajun Roadkill
An amusing look at roadside wildlife encounters during a Cajun Country trip, including a memorable encounter with an alligator near Holly Beach.
An Open Letter to Sonic Drive-In
A Cajun's plea to Sonic Drive-In about cultural misrepresentation and the myth that Cajuns cook 'blackened' food.
A Gift from Maw-Maw
A heartwarming gift of framed favorite recipes from Maw-Maw, presented as Christmas gifts and decorated in the kitchen with rustic Cajun barn wood frames.
Census Repost
A thoughtful examination of how the U.S. Census Bureau's decision to include or exclude 'Cajun' as an ethnic category dramatically affected census numbers and cultural identity.
Crawfish Boils
A nostalgic look at the traditions and fun of Cajun crawfish boils, from purging the crawfish to cooking them with seasonings and enjoying them with family and friends.
The Cajuns: Americanization of a People
A review of Shane Bernard's book about the cultural history of the Cajun people and the decline of the Cajun French language across generations in Louisiana.
A Cajun Wedding: The Traditions
Traditional and modern Cajun wedding customs, from jumping the broom to the reception fais-do-do. Great food, great party, great times!
Thanksgiving in Cajun Country
Holiday memories of Thanksgiving in Cajun Country, including an appearance on Good Morning Acadiana television show and celebrating with family and traditional Cajun food.
Poodoos are people, too!
An explanation of Cajun slang term 'poodoo' and its origin story, connected to a poor family that lived on what locals call Poodoo Road.