This is a photo of the lovely Vesta DONATO. She was born circa 1882 in Opelousas, Louisiana to Judge Jean Baptiste Gustave DONATO, the first Black judge of St. Landry Parish, and Mary HARDY, both free people of color. She married Emile CHEVIS, born circa 1872, whose parents were John CHEVIS, the first Black constable in Louisiana, and Marcella STRATTON, also free people of color. The Donato family's ancestry extends back to some of the earliest Europeans in Southwest Louisiana, particularly to D
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This is a photo of the lovely Vesta DONATO. She was born circa 1882 in Opelousas, Louisiana to Judge Jean Baptiste Gustave DONATO, the first Black judge of St. Landry Parish, and Mary HARDY, both free people of color. She married Emile CHEVIS, born circa 1872, whose parents were John CHEVIS, the first Black constable in Louisiana, and Marcella STRATTON, also free people of color. The Donato family's ancestry extends back to some of the earliest Europeans in Southwest Louisiana, particularly to D
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And this Belle “femme de couleur libre” is Marie Philomene DONATO. Philomene was born enslaved circa 1845 in Opelousas, Louisiana to Martin Donato BELLO, h.d.c.l, and JULIE, a formerly enslaved woman of Martin. Philomene, her mother and siblings were all freed in Louisiana in 1848 by the virtue of her father Martin’s last will and testament. Researching my Louisiana Creole family was very difficult but yet so exciting! The first thing I had to learn was my family’s “good name” and not their “nic
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And this Belle “femme de couleur libre” is Marie Philomene DONATO. Philomene was born enslaved circa 1845 in Opelousas, Louisiana to Martin Donato BELLO, h.d.c.l, and JULIE, a formerly enslaved woman of Martin. Philomene, her mother and siblings were all freed in Louisiana in 1848 by the virtue of her father Martin’s last will and testament. Researching my Louisiana Creole family was very difficult but yet so exciting! The first thing I had to learn was my family’s “good name” and not their “nic
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🕊️ Saint Landry of Paris✨: The Man Who Turned Charity into Sainthood
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🕊️ Saint Landry of Paris✨: The Man Who Turned Charity into Sainthood
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STORY OF ST. LANDRY, BISHOP OF PARIS #explorepope #holymother #pope #archangelraguel #angelremiel
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Step inside the living history of St. Landry Parish. 📍 The Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center isn't just a collection of artifacts—it's a vibrant, breathing story of resilience and culture. ✨ Here, you can: • Discover the powerful legacy of Free People of Color—St. Landry had the second-largest population in Louisiana • Stand in the rhythm of Zydeco legends like Clifton Chenier • Explore community-curated exhibits like “Where We Live,” created by residents themselves • See your own family
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Step inside the living history of St. Landry Parish. 📍 The Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center isn't just a collection of artifacts—it's a vibrant, breathing story of resilience and culture. ✨ Here, you can: • Discover the powerful legacy of Free People of Color—St. Landry had the second-largest population in Louisiana • Stand in the rhythm of Zydeco legends like Clifton Chenier • Explore community-curated exhibits like “Where We Live,” created by residents themselves • See your own family
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Another story by: Alex Da’Paul Lee, Sr.Meet Roy and Belle Alsandor, adorable Creole siblings from St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Their family’s journey is one of resilience, transformation, and legacy.Their ancestor, Dick Alcindor, was born around 1838 into slavery on the plantation of Baptiste Meuillon, a wealthy free man of color. Despite the oppressive circumstances of his birth, Dick’s life took a remarkable turn. He served in the Civil War, became a landowner, and lived until 1917, passing a
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Another story by: Alex Da’Paul Lee, Sr.Meet Roy and Belle Alsandor, adorable Creole siblings from St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Their family’s journey is one of resilience, transformation, and legacy.Their ancestor, Dick Alcindor, was born around 1838 into slavery on the plantation of Baptiste Meuillon, a wealthy free man of color. Despite the oppressive circumstances of his birth, Dick’s life took a remarkable turn. He served in the Civil War, became a landowner, and lived until 1917, passing a
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Opelousas Museum: The Living Archive of St. Landry Parish
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Opelousas Museum: The Living Archive of St. Landry Parish
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Saint Landry of Paris | He cared for the poor
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Discovering the identity of the formerly enslaved families of St Landry Parish!!! They weren’t just enslaved, they are family! My family! | Alex Genealogy
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He Sold The Cathedral Gold To Feed The Dying | St. Landry of Paris Prayer
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The Forgotten Saint Behind the First Hospital in Paris: St. Landry
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St Landry | Bishop of Paris | Feast Day June 10
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June 10- Blessed Saint Landry Day #catholicfitness #catholic #faithandfitness
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St. Landry Parish Tourism on Reels
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Opelousas Creole Identity Erasure Opelousas Louisiana, St. Landry Parish, Creole history, Louisiana Creoles, racial classification laws, free people of color, Reconstruction era, Louisiana history, suppressed history #OpelousasLouisiana #CreoleCulture #LouisianaHistory #UntoldHistory #StLandryParish
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How the Courthouse Was Used to Take Black Family Land Across the South
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St. Landry Parish was created in 1805, with the first courthouse constructed in 1806. Four others have been built over two centuries: one in 1822, one in 1847, one in 1886 and the present courthouse, constructed in 1939. Watch this video to learn more about this building's history. | St. Landry Parish Clerk
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Hear the latest details on the investigation about the three inmates who escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail on Dec. 3. | KLFY News 10
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If you don't come out to our free jam sessions, you are missing out! Every 2nd Saturday is our Zydeco Capital Jam and evrey 3rd Saturday is our Cajun Country Jam. It's free to participate and to enjoy! This past Saturday we had Rusty Metoyer lead the jam. The full jam will be on our Youtube channel soon. | St. Landry Parish Tourism
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Short History of Trail Rides in Louisiana
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Mercy Defeats Greed
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The Man That Fed Paris.
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🎭 1 DAY UNTIL ZYDEGRAS 2026! 🎭 We’re officially ONE DAY AWAY from the 4th Annual ZydeGras on the Square, happening Mardi Gras Day — Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and we’re ready to celebrate with you! 💛💜💚 🎶 Featuring: Keith Frank & The Soileau Zydeco Band 📍 Location: St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (immediately following the parades) 🎉 Cost: FREE and open to the public ZydeGras is proudly presented with the support of our sponsors, and we’d like to thank them
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🎭 3 DAYS UNTIL ZYDEGRAS 2026! 🎭 We’re officially THREE DAYS AWAY from the 4th Annual ZydeGras on the Square, happening Mardi Gras Day — Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and the excitement is at an all-time high! 💛💜💚 🎶 Featuring: Keith Frank & The Soileau Zydeco Band 📍 Location: St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (immediately following the parades) 🎉 Cost: FREE and open to the public ZydeGras is proudly presented with the support of our sponsors, and we’d like to th
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Événements de la Saint-Valentin avec Emmanuella et Landry
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St. Landry Parish Council seeks legal opinion on Louisiana's cockfighting ban. Supporters argue for potential tax revenue and job creation, while opponents highlight animal welfare concerns. #cockfighting #acadiana #localnews #klfy #klfyplus
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