Creole Language News Today

It was born from the horrors of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and then slowly disappeared. Now, its speakers are reclaiming it as part of their identity.

African languages influenced Haitian Creole in several ways such as vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.

An extraordinary mix of Portuguese, English, Dutch and languages of South and East Asia, patuá was the common speech of Macau. Neglected, if not derided, by an upwardly mobile diaspora, it has found new fans.

“Pidgin to Da Max,” classic local shows and comedians brought our language to the forefront. Lee Tonouchi digs into its roots.

Wayne Benjamin Dominica’s Cultural Ambassador, Wayne “Benji N2O” Benjamin pledges his full support for the introduction of music, cultural arts and Creole Language to be included in the school’s curriculum. Benjamin, who is also a member of the Triple Kay Band, made the disclosure while addressing the launching ceremony of the 2021 Emancipation Day Celebrations earlier this week. “Today is the first day I address you as Cultural Ambassador,” he said.  “Two of my plans I have outl...

The annual Creole Culture celebration returns with a weekend of events including panels, music food, history, crafts, dancing and more.

UL Lafayette filmmaker Rabalais “Finding Cajun” to air on LPB Wednesday University of Louisiana at Lafayette The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Dr. Nathan Rabalais’ film “Finding Cajun” will air on Louisiana Public Broadcasting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10. The one-hour documentary examines Cajun identity. and last updated 2021-03-10 10:45:20-05 By UL Lafayette Office of Communications and Marketing The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Dr. Na...