African American Heritage Foundation

08/31/2026

The African American Heritage Foundation supported the Southwest Louisiana Black Chamber of Commerce Gala. This was such a beautiful event honoring entrepreneurs and community leaders. Congratulations to the chamber for another successful Black Business month.

08/25/2026

🔥 CHAMBER WEEK 2026 IS HERE — AND WE NEED YOU! 🔥

This week is more than a calendar of events—it’s an opportunity for YOU, our members, to CONNECT, COLLABORATE & GROW TOGETHER!

The SWLA Black Chamber of Commerce invites every member to make Chamber Week a priority. Show up. Bring a colleague. Invite a potential member. Support a fellow business owner. Your participation is what makes our Chamber strong!

📅 AUGUST 23–29, 2026

Here’s where we need YOU:

📲 Monday, Aug. 24 — Member Support & Community Engagement Day
🤝 Tuesday, Aug. 25 — Corporate Connect
🏢 Wednesday, Aug. 26 — Real Estate Investment & Economic Development Forum
🥃 Thursday, Aug. 27 — Chamber Synergy Mixer
✨ Friday, Aug. 28 — The Legacy & Excellence Gala
⛳ Saturday, Aug. 29 — Golf Tournament & Business Expo on the Green

Whether you attend one event or participate all week, your presence matters!

💙 Members, this is YOUR Chamber. YOUR network. YOUR opportunity.
Let’s fill these events with energy, ideas, partnerships and opportunities that move our businesses and our community forward.

📲 TAG a Chamber member you want to see at Chamber Week!
📣 SHARE this post with your business network!
🙌 MAKE PLANS TO PARTICIPATE!

LET’S BUILD. LET’S LEAD. LET’S THRIVE—TOGETHER.

07/21/2026

💛 MARK YOUR CALENDARS, ACADIANA — THE CREOLE RENDEZVOUS IS COMING! 💛

The African American Heritage Foundation invites the WHOLE community to gather, celebrate, and connect at our CREOLE RENDEZVOUS — a joyful celebration of Creole culture, heritage, music, and community right here in the heart of Lafayette!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 Heyman Park, Lafayette, LA
🎉 FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!

That's right — FREE. Because some things are meant to be shared with everybody.

But here's the thing folks may not always see: events like this don't just happen on their own. Free community programming is made possible by the support of fundraisers like our upcoming Western Dance Night on July 31st. Every ticket bought and every table filled goes right back into gatherings like the Creole Rendezvous — and all the good work we do year-round.

So if you love seeing our community come together, here's the best way to help:

🎟️ Get your Western Dance Night tickets NOW — $20 per ticket or $200 for a table of 8. Your support keeps events like the Creole Rendezvous free for everyone.

📩 For tickets & info, contact any member or email [email protected]

Come out October 24th — and bring the whole family. Let's celebrate our culture, our history, and each other! ✨

07/02/2026

SADDLE UP, LAFAYETTE — IT'S GOING DOWN!

The African American Heritage Foundation is proud to present our very first WESTERN DANCE NIGHT — and y'all, this is one night you do NOT want to miss! 🎉
This is more than a party — it's a fundraiser that powers all the good work we do right here in our community. Every ticket you buy, every table you fill, helps us keep showing up for the people and causes that matter most.

So grab your crew, dust off those boots, and come two-step with us for a great cause!
📅 Friday, July 31, 2026
🕗 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
📍 Lafayette Downtown Convention Center — 124 South Buchanan Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
🎟️ $20 per ticket
🪑 Table of 8 — $200 (includes a bottle of wine, 2 Cokes, Sprite & water!)
👢 Attire: WESTERN WEAR — cowboy hats, boots, denim, fringe & bling encouraged!
🍽️ Food provided with your ticket purchase
🍻 BYOB
🔞 Ages 30 & up
📩 For tickets & info, contact any member or email [email protected]
✨ Come dressed. Bring energy. Let's dance!

05/07/2026

05/04/2026

Our hearts are heavy hearing of the passing of the great Lee Allen Zeno. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in Power!

Our hearts are heavy this blue Monday at the news that the versatile Lee Allen Zeno - Bass Player passed away Sunday, May 3 at age 71. Beyond his song credits on recordings for artists as varied as Charlie Rich, Irma Thomas and father-and-son Grammy winners Buckwheat Zydeco and Reggie Dural a.k.a. Buckwheat Zydeco Jr., he touched many lives as a member of the Blue Monday: Blue Monday Concert Series All-Stars, a teacher in the UL Lafayette Traditional Music program and, as Herman Fuselier wrote last month in a tribute column for The Acadiana Advocate, "a sideman...who makes the stars sound great but rarely gets the spotlight."

You'll hear more on KRVS about Mr. Lee in the days ahead. For now, we send condolences to the many people who knew, played alongside, learned from and loved him.

Photo by David Simpson

04/23/2026

We may be a little late… but excellence is always right on time.

The African American Heritage Gala & Parade is all about celebrating the individuals who uplift, inspire, and strengthen our community. Each year, we honor those who make a lasting impact—leaders, trailblazers, and everyday heroes whose work does not go unnoticed.

Today, we’re proud to introduce our 2026 Honorees. 🎉
Through this video series, you’ll get a closer look at the stories, the service, and the legacy behind each honoree.

Join us as we celebrate their contributions and continue the tradition of honoring Black excellence, culture, and community.

Stay tuned, watch, and help us celebrate by liking, sharing, and showing these incredible individuals some love!