Common Thread Journal explores the memories, people, places, and experiences that connect our lives – from personal reflections and family history to conversations about issues that affect our communities.
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Bridge Between Memory and History
Never would I have thought that I would one day write a historical article centered on a place I once lived …
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- Claude Broussard: The Forgotten Brother of Beausoleil
Claude Broussard, brother of Joseph “Beausoleil” Broussard, survived the Acadian Deportation but disappeared from the records after 1763. This is his story and his Louisiana family connection….. - When Our Children Age, So Do We
A personal reflection on raising a daughter with significant disabilities, growing older, and ensuring she continues to have the support she needs … - François LeFort and Julie Landry: A Family Hidden Behind Conflicting Names
Researching François LeFort and Julie Landry of early 19th-century Louisiana through church, succession, census and other historical records …
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People
Stories that preserve the lives and legacies of people whose stories deserve to be remembered.
Public Square
A space for ideas, advocacy, conversations, and reflections on issues that shape our communities and the public good.
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A series exploring grief, memory, and life after loss.
