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Lafayette native Rhonda Broussard has been named a knight in the French Ordre des Palmes Académiques.

The honor recognizes her lifelong contributions to promoting French language, culture, and education.

Broussard is the founder and CEO of Beloved Community, an organization focused on language justice.

Rhonda Broussard, a Lafayette native and longtime advocate for French language and culture, has been named a chevalier (knight) in the Ordre des Palmes Académiques, one of the highest honors awarded by the French government for contributions to education.

Rodolphe Sambou, Counsel General of France in New Orleans, presided over the investiture during a ceremony at the Residence of France on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, according to a news release.

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