By Christine Bordelon, Clarion Herald Photo | COURTESY SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY, SYLVIA THOMAS Holy Family Sister Angela Smith, a 24-year principal of
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Beloved ‘Queen of Creole Cuisine’ Chase dies
Story By Christine Bordelon, Clarion Herald Photos By Frank J. Methe, Clarion Herald What more can be said about Leah Chase that hasn’t already
12 honored as ‘Women of Distinction’ at St. Mary’s
Photo Courtesy of St. Mary’s Academy St. Mary’s Academy recently presented the “Women of Distinction” award to 12 notable African-American females during Black History
St. Mary’s Academy hosts historical African hair exhibit
By Christine Bordelon, Clarion Herald “African hair is very fragile,” Connie Dorsey Abdul-Salaam, a history professor at Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) and curator
St. Mary’s graduate Jasmin Bindom pays it forward
To say that Jasmin Bindom is an amazing young woman is an understatement. Defying what seemed to be insurmountable odds, this resilient dynamo continues