Families provide for Beaumont’s Black community

Elmo Willard Jr., and his brother, Joseph Willard, opened Beaumont’s first Black-owned funeral business, Willard & Willard Funeral Home, which was incorporated in 1929.

Black families grow community along Gladys street

The Willard and Taft families played a significant role in the development of Beaumont’s African American community, especially in the Gladys Street area

BCP spells musical F-U-N

The cast rehearse a song from “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” which opens Feb. 25 at Beaumont Community Players. Photos by Andy Coughlan 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' opens Feb. 25 February will see hardened competitors test their skills, where the best of the best battle to see who will take …

‘Whale Music’ cast excel in LU production

The cast of “Whale Music,” which runs through Feb. 20 in Lamar University’s Studio Theatre, do an excellent job of bringing these women to life, imbuing them with vibrancy and wit.

Picturing Stories

Wayne Goodman is a storyteller, incorporating words and images into his art to tell the story of his African American and Cajun heritage.

‘Perceptions’ create reality

“I chose the word ‘Perceptions’ because it’s basically about seeing things differently … coming from a different cultural background, maybe I perceive things differently…"