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Michael Doucet named 2026 Humanist of the Year 

Eight others recognized for their contributions to the understanding of Louisiana’s history and culture in the humanities  

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Applications for Program Mini Grants Open

Program mini grant proposals accepted from November 3 through April 30, with awards made quarterly

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LEH

Turners’ Hall Construction Updates

See a timeline for work on our headquarters in New Orleans

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Apply Now to Distribute Boxes of Books to Families

Each Prime Time Box will contain six award-winning children’s books, a Grown-Up Guide, and learning activities.

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Apply Now for Louisiana Culture Care Fund

Grants support general operating expenses for humanities-based organizations

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Join the 64 Parishes Winter Publication Party in Ruston

Event celebrates the winter issue and Grambling State’s hall of fame baseball coach, Wilbert Ellis

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LEH

LEH Board Adds Four New Members

Officers also selected for statewide governing body

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LEH

LEH Board Takes Action to Continue Head Start Services

Commitment to children and families will keep centers open during government shutdown

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LEH

Poet Laureate Preview Set for November 4 in New Orleans

Gina Ferrara will read her work and participate in a Q&A

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