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.
Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it
as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in
print for the first time in 221 years. Order your copy today!
This week in Louisiana history. May 17, 1954. Brown v Board of Education, called 'Black Monday' by supporters of
segregation. The Supreme Court decision forcing La. to
desegregate schools.
This week in New Orleans history. On May 17, 1946, the 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
This week in Louisiana.
Cypremort Point State Park
306 Beach Lane
Cypremort Point, LA 70538
337-867-4510
1-888-867-4510
[email protected]
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.
Postcards from Louisiana. Phillip Manuel sings with Michael Pellera Trio play at Snug Harbor on Frenchmen St. in New
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