I Bet You Have a Story

About the Book

This book is a testament to many African American Ancestors known and unknown who made many contributions and sacrifices. Because of these trail blazers we the fruit of their labor are allow to enjoy many opportunities, rights,and privileges which were denied during their lifetime. I am deeply grateful to the typists, Ayesha Livas, Donsshaunneek Sims, Alex and Mary Whitley. Carlos Crochet, (reference and research librarian) who allowed meto use his two large complied binders of information on St. Lucy Catholic School and Southdown High School. To my two former co workers, Diane Leblanc (Art Teacher at Ellender High School) and Elizabeth "Beth" Plaisance, former Social Studies Teacher at Raceland Jr. High and Central Lafourche High School, for their words of encouragement . Coach Nathaniel Denu, lifelong friend and confidant who has always supported my many endeavors and encouraged me in a positive manner, " JuSt Do lt." Finally, to those of you who trusted me with your stories and tributes of love ones, outstanding citizens, and your story, thank you so much and may God continue to Bless you.

About the Author

Catherine Jones Briggs Carter, is a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, Louisiana. She is a retired educator and administrator of the local school systems of Terrebonne and Lafourche. Because of her love for history and curiosity of our legacy and contributions as African American people in Terrebonne Parish, she wanted to investigate and write this book. This book would be only the “tip” of the iceberg of our experiences, legacy, and contributions in Terrebonne Parish. Catherine was educated in Terrebonne Parish. She attended St. Lucy, Southside, Southdown, Houma Junior High (Freedom of Choice Plan) and graduated from Terrebonne High in 1969. Our author received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1977, her Master’s in Education and her plus 30 Graduate hours in 1985, from the same institution. Evangelist Carter is presently an instructor with Christian Bible College of Houma, Louisiana.