Community – Page 2 – The Current

A woman flips through the pages of a design book

June 22

From Acid Bath to zydeco: It’s not easy defining Louisiana music

What is Louisiana music? It’s the question at the heart of Acadiana Center for the Arts’ plan to build the Louisiana Music Museum in Lafayette.

Roxie C. Black performs at Pride Acadiana Pride Gala wearing a gold dress.

June 19

Roxie C. Black is a living legacy

For nearly two decades this pioneer for African American and trans representation has been devoted to performance, advocacy and support for the queer community. Now she is getting her flowers.

June 15

Tell us about your unsung heroes, and David Begnaud may tell their story.

Nominate your unsung hero for Undercurrent Awards 2026. The deadline is Aug. 31.

News

June 11

Journalist Ruth Foote, who gave voice to Creole culture, has died

An avid lover of the arts, history and culture, Ruth documented the region’s people and events with empathy and curiosity.

Jessica Brown-Mason (right) and Emilie Duhon (left) in front of the Lafayette Consolidated Government building following the Washington Heights Community Coterie recognition.

June 10

She fought years for representation — now she’s getting it

Resilience Rise Founder Jessica Brown-Mason and co-founder Emilie Duhon have spent years advocating, educating, and unifying Washington Heights. Now that their community coterie has been officially recognized, they have a formal seat at the table.

Man sitting a table with a green coffee mug and a book

June 9

It’s not easy living sober in Lafayette

Author Shome Dasgupta has found peace living sober in a town and culture where alcohol plays a significant role.

Culture

Screenshots from the Foodiez of tha Flatz social media channels show them eating sliders and fries

May 27

The Foodiez of tha Flatz go to lunch

They’re a tight-knit group that loves to eat. With their unique personalities and perspective, they’ve turned themselves into a local TikTok sensation.

Business

Bonaventure (right) offering a customer (left) a closer look at tea. Bonaventure is wearing a floral shirt with green pants, and the customer is wearing a beige blouse with black slacks.

May 8

Finding peace — over a nice cup of tea

Right when it felt like life was getting the best of her, Julia Bonaventure found solace and a new business venture in a cup of hot tea.

Culture

May 3

Rejecting traditional nightlife, one rave at a time

Lafayette hyperpop parties are drawing out Gen Z in ways some thought impossible. The supposed hermits want just one thing: to dance.

April 28

Join The Current Tuesday, May 12, at Pamplona

Meet Christiaan, Alena, Camden and Zeta as they trade keyboards for cocktail shakers. Drop a story idea in our “tip jar” or just pull up a chair. We’ll see you there.

People stand in groups and talk in a bright lobby with a sign that reads Big Towns in the background

April 28

Letter to the Editor: Big Towns brings the best of the best

Big Towns never fails to demonstrate the humanity behind efforts to provide guardrails against challenging circumstances, writes Sally O. Donlon.

News

Two people clean the Murray family plot at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, Texas with brushes. The person on the left is wearing a black mask, black jacket and jeans the person on the right is crouched wearing a beige puffer jacket with jeans.

April 23

How Austin used cemeteries to foster community

In Austin, Texas, a massive cemetery revisioning plan became a way to engage communities that had long been neglected.