By Anita Oubre​​

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Equally at home on the stage and in the salon, Rechell Cook blends soulful vocals with a passion for beauty and self expression. From being named Grand Marshal of the Mystic Krewe of Music to captivating audiences with her band, Rechell’s journey is a celebration of talent, tradition, and the art of making people feel beautiful inside and out.

By Dean M. Shapiro

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From the stage to the screen, New Orleans native Mae Chapman has turned a lifelong passion for performance into a powerhouse career in casting. With nearly two decades in the film industry and a legacy rooted in family, service, and creativity, Chapman’s story is one of talent, determination, and breaking barriers.

By Dean M. Shapiro​​

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New Orleans native Blyss Orleans is more than a musician. She is a singer, songwriter, bandleader, and community force shaping history in her hometown. From a lifelong journey in music to leading the movement to restore Lincoln Beach, Blyss blends creativity and activism to leave a powerful legacy rooted in culture, family, and purpose.