Founder and host
JP Ngo
Dear Louisiana
JP Ngo founded Dear Louisiana to document the excellent, unusual, and deeply human things happening across the state.
He hosts conversations with Louisianians and works on stories about the people, food, places, culture, and traditions that make the state feel like home. Dear Louisiana publishes original reporting, photography, and video with an emphasis on curiosity, context, and honest disclosure.
For questions about a story, a correction, or how Dear Louisiana works, review the publication’s Editorial Standards or get in touch directly.