ABOUT THE EPISODE
Guest Dianna Ross, Executive Director of the Voices of Freedom Collective Foundation, joins hosts Brady and Jillian on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss the foundation’s upcoming seven-day Juneteenth festival and her goal of uniting and uplifting the Lake Charles community.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Dianna Guilbeaux Ross has called Lake Charles home for more than 26 years. A community organizer, healthcare leader and former General Manager of KZWA 104.9 FM, Dianna has spent decades working to connect and uplift Southwest Louisiana.
Today she serves as Executive Director of the Voices of Freedom Collective Foundation, where she continues her lifelong commitment to culture, education and economic empowerment in the region.
ENVIE EATS
Honey B Ham & Deli in Lake Charles is a casual deli serving sandwiches, salads, soups, and specialty ham favorites in a relaxed setting. The menu includes stacked deli sandwiches, baked potatoes, and lunch options that make for an easy midday stop. During crawfish season, the spot is also known locally for boiled crawfish and shrimp, adding a Southwest Louisiana staple to its lineup and giving visitors another way to experience regional flavor.