Louisiana History, People, and Places

Louisiana is presented in history books, tourism promotion ads, films, and popular speech as a former “French” colony. But what does that mean, and who was living there? For our Pause-Midi presentation of November 13, 2024, Joseph Dunn explained. Watch the video here:

Joseph Dunn has worked in Louisiana’s tourism and cultural industries for nearly 30 years. He is a recognized thought leader in matters related to Louisiana’s diverse French- and Creole-speaking populations.