The Leah Chase School opened its doors to students on Aug. 6 following District Superintendent Avis Williams’ decision to make it a non-charter school.   Lafayette Academy,  previously located...

Fearless. Humble. Persistent. Leah Lange Chase has clearly embodied these traits throughout her work in the kitchen and as a civil rights activist. The New Orleans community mourns the loss of a culinary...

Mother, princess and civil rights icon. Chef Leah Chase has been them all. Renowned throughout the city of New Orleans as the “Queen of Creole Cuisine,” the 96-year-old legend prides herself most on...