Disney's movie "Princess and the Frog" is inspired by a real Louisiana chef and her restaurant in New Orleans. Here's her story.
Daily Journal: Feel the joy: Children’s Museum celebrates Princess Tiana, New Orleans
Tiana was Disney's first Black princess and the star of 2009's "The Princess and the Frog." The character was inspired by Leah Chase, a famous New Orleans chef known as the "Queen of Creole Cuisine." ...
University of Georgia Wire: Which Louisiana restaurant—and person—inspired 'Princess and the Frog'?
The Des Moines Register: Which Louisiana restaurant—and person—inspired 'Princess and the Frog'?
Shreveport Times on MSN: Which Louisiana restaurant—and person—inspired 'Princess and the Frog'?
The Indianapolis Star: Children's Museum exhibit shows inspiration for first Disney Black princess
NJ.com: Disney’s first Black Princess takes the screen at popcorn and pajama film series
The Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center will host a screening of Disney’s The Princess and the Frog as part of its monthly Popcorn & Pajamas film series. Organizers of the UCPAC ...
Disney’s first Black Princess takes the screen at popcorn and pajama film series
MSN: Disney's The Princess and the Frog ended an animation era but became a masterpiece
Disney princesses have a bad reputation for being damsels in distress, but the House of Mouse actually remedied this, and as early as 2009. Loosely based on The Frog Princess by E.D. Baker, The ...
Disney's The Princess and the Frog ended an animation era but became a masterpiece
MSN: New Orleans is known for its food. These high-profile chefs say they are struggling to stay afloat