One local fashion mogul is going back in time to bring us the best mismatched, bright and fun styles of the ‘90s. Baton Rouge resident Morgan Udoh creates original clothing and jewelry through her brands, Eclectic Thought Catalog and Okoye Couture.  Udoh has always had a passion for expressing herself through fashion. Through years of … Continue reading Morgan Udoh puts individuality back into fashion, handmade jewelry →

Brothers Willie and William Roberts started their company, Urban Bros., to share their knowledge of an all-natural, home-grown, plant-based diet for people looking to eat better and learn more. People may simply call this a vegan diet, but Willie and William prefer the term “plant-based” because it puts an emphasis on eating whole foods grown … Continue reading Urban Bros. share plant-based lifestyle with Baton Rouge community →

This movie was hard to watch, but important to see. “The Hate U Give” is a coming-of-age story about something that happens far too often in our society. A young black girl has to navigate a world that is set against her because of her skin color. She has to learn how to fight back … Continue reading ‘The Hate U Give’ highlights injustice of police brutality →

A local graffiti artist is bringing his fresh style of artwork to the Baton Rouge area through his bright murals. LSU alumnus Marc Fresh specializes in creating graffiti murals, signs and paintings mostly on commission for local businesses including new restaurants and schools. Fresh became interested in art when he was a young child. He … Continue reading Graffiti, mural artist adds splashes of color to Baton Rouge area →

Whether you’re looking to conquer a fear, get a new pet or simply learn something new, Repticon promises to cater to your every need. Repticon is a nationwide reptile and exotic animal expo that features breeders, vendors and educators. The show features a wide variety of creatures including snakes, lizards, tarantulas, scorpions, rodents and almost … Continue reading Repticon brings exotic reptiles to Baton Rouge area →

A New Orleans filmmaker, with the help of a few LSU students, is hoping to give people a glimpse into the future of New Orleans through augmented reality and a smartphone. The project will take place at the LUNA Fête Festival in New Orleans. The festival takes place from Dec. 6-9 in Lafayette Square from … Continue reading ‘Time Machine’ app shows New Orleans future through augmented reality →