Her story and inspiration
Daria Peoples was inspired to write America, My Love, America, My Heart, by the questions of her own childhood, and her grandmother, Leona Duplessis, who was born, raised, and loved Louisiana.
We invite you to explore Daria's history, and her love of Louisiana through one of her favorite recipes, Red Beans and Rice, and listen to toe-taping Louisiana tunes. We hope you enjoy reading about Daria’s story and we invite you to tell your story and share it with friends and family because knowing one’s history helps shine the light on the path forward.