Black-owned businesses in Lafayette begin to see more growth thanks to national online movements, such as the Black Lives Matter movement and Support Black Businesses movement.
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Category: Lafayette Parish
Some Lafayette Parish Parents Face Challenges with Online Learning
Many parents in Lafayette chose not to send their students to in-person classes this semester, due to COVID-19, but some are unsatisfied with the online option, Lafayette Online Academy, as classes continue.
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Lafayette Parish School Board Debates Sidewalk Construction Around Youngsville School Playground
Debate over a possible sidewalk construction at dominated conversation at the
Lafayette Parish School Board meeting Wednesday, Sept. 9. The proposed sidewalk would be built at Green T. Lindon School in Youngsville.
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U.S. Postal Service Leaves Lafayette Business Owners and Employees Waiting and Without Mail
Business owners and employees in the Lafayette community are struggling with reliable mail delivery from the United States Postal Service. As The United States Postal Service is working to revamp their service while dealing with significant losses and budget cuts, local businesses are faced with inconsistent service.
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Local Activist Group Asks Adults and Children of Acadiana to Join The Fight Against Human Trafficking
A local group is working to raise awareness for human trafficking in Acadiana. Started as a Facebook group by two local women, “Save Our Children Acadiana” hopes to educate the community on human trafficking and its impact.
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Teachers Face New Challenges Returning To School During a Pandemic
Returning to school during the coronavirus pandemic has presented many new challenges for teachers across Acadiana. Teachers are working to successfully implement new safety guidelines to keep their students successful and able to continue in-person classes.
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