626. Part 2 of our interview with Gabrielle Perry. Gabrielle Angelique

Perry, MPH, B.S. is a public health specialist. She's also the

founder and executive director of The Thurman Perry Foundation,

an award-winning Louisiana-based nonprofit operating nationally

with a mission of aiding women and girls impacted by

incarceration. Ms. Perry’s organization has awarded tens of

thousands of dollars in scholarships to currently incarcerated

women, formerly incarcerated women, and the daughters of both

demographics via her educational program, The Perry Second

Chances Scholarship, which is reflective of her experiences as a

woman impacted by incarceration who sought to achieve her own

education.

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of Education, called 'Black Monday' by supporters of

segregation. The Supreme Court decision forcing La. to

desegregate schools.

Southern Baptist Convention revised the institutes' charter to

enable it to become a seminary, and the name was changed to

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Missions and

evangelism have remained the core focus of the seminary. 

The Seminary started as the Baptist Bible Institute and

relocated to a more spaciouse campus during the 1950s to the

current location in Gentilly after purchasing a 75-acre pecan

orchard and transformed it into what is now a bustling campus

over 100 buildings, including academic buildings, faculty and

staff housing, and student housing. 306 Beach Ln, Cypremort

Point, LA 70538

Cypremort Point State Park

306 Beach Lane

Cypremort Point, LA 70538

337-867-4510

1-888-867-4510

Website

Site is open daily 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Admission/Entrance Fees

$3 per person

Free for seniors (62 & older)

Free for children (3 & under)

    Between Grand Isle and Cameron, Cypremort

Point is one of the very few locations near the Gulf of Mexico

that can be reached by car. A half-mile stretch of a man-made

beach provides a delightful area for relaxing, picnicking and

enjoying the water. It also affords an opportunity for

fishing, crabbing, water skiing, windsurfing and, of course,

sailing.

    A boat launch just outside the park's

entrance is only a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and

fishermen can venture out to fish in the Gulf or Vermilion

Bay. Catches of flounder and redfish are not uncommon in the

area. For those interested in fishing from the shore, a

100-foot fishing area is located on both the north and south

side of the park. The area includes a fish-cleaning station,

kayak launch, built-in rod holders and lighting.  Cabin

guests also have access to adjacent boat docks and a fish

cleaning station.

    In addition to excellent sailing and

swimming facilities, the 185-acre park also holds a special

attraction for nature enthusiasts. Located in the heart of a

Louisiana marsh, a boardwalk with outdoor classroom allowing

visitors to get an up close view of the abundant wildlife. The

quiet observer may happen upon nutria, muskrat, alligator or a

number of bird species native to the state. Deer, black bear,

rabbits, opossum and red fox also make their home in this

area, so stay aware of your surroundings and you may discover

more of the natural charm of Cypremort Point.

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