Genealogy Discussion with Antoinette and Karran

Aunt Alma "Mandy" Richardson Gordon Story

Alma "Mandy" Richardson Gordon

Alma "Mandy" Richardson Gordon was born on the 10th day of 1909 in St. Helena, Louisiana to Thomas and Emma Vining Richardson Williams and died on July 20, 1987. She is my maternal great-aunt. All of her nieces and nephews called her Aunt Mandy. Aunt Mandy had three other siblings born to Thomas and Emma. Her siblings were Josephine Richardson Harrell, Alexander Thomas Richardson, and Rosabel Richardson Moore. 

Her second marriage was to Jim Williams, with whom she had four children, Jimmy Williams, Victoria Dorothy Williams, Arthur Williams, and Ethel Williams Temple. Before moving to Tangipahoa Parish, they lived in St. Helena, Louisiana. 

She met and married Willie Kiddes Gordon, Sr. They were the proud parents of James. E. Gordon, Willie K. Gordon, Jr.,Min. Adam Gordon, Robert Gordon, Sr., Elder Frank Gordon, and Barbara Jean Payne. She was called MaMe by her grandchildren. She was the State President of the Home and Foreign Mission Department of The Churches of God in Christ Eastern Jurisdiction.

Our family often talks about Aunt Mandy's delicious homemade cakes. Especially her jelly and coconut cakes. She was a strong leader and role model for her family. She was known for her unconditional love and generosity. She was respected and admired by all who knew her and her family who adored her. She wore beautiful hats and dresses and carried a purse on her arm. 

Aunt Mandy enjoyed visiting her sisters Josephine and Rosabelle. My aunts Ethel and Dorothy died before I was born. It is only through the family that I remember hearing about them. Aunt Mandy and her husband remained in Amite and raised their family. My grandmother and grandfather raised their family in Amite as well.  New Orleans became home to Rosabelle and Ethel. The matriarchs of our family are very dear to our hearts and we cherish their sweet memories We try to emulate their example of strength and character. We remember them fondly as we share stories of their kindness. They are a source of pride for our family and a reminder of our bonds.

Mr. Willie K. Gordon, Sr. and his wife 
Alma "Mandy" Richardson Gordon

Earl Lee's LEMON PIE | Baking My Grandfather's Delicious Pie!

The Children of Emma Vining Richardson Williams

Emma Vining was born on October 1, 19886 in St. Helena, Louisiana to Allen Vining and Rosa Hart Vining. Emma Vining died in Amite, Louisiana in 1864. Allen and Rosa had three daughters together: Judy, Emma, and Bernice. 

In the years that followed the death of Rosa, Allen later married Pheoby Self of St. Helena, Louisiana, and as a result of their union, they had several children together.  According to the 1900 United States Federal Census, Emma was living with her paternal grandmother Martha Green Vining, aunt Elizabeth Vining, and her sisters Bernice and and Judy. Judy was eleven and Emma was thirteen at the time. Also living in the house was a 10 year-old girl named Mamie. I recall talking several years back to a cousin named Sandra Brown, who is a descendant of Bernice lineage. Her grandmother told her that Mamie was her sister. Consequently,  Allen and Rosa may have had four daughters.

Emma's grandmother Martha Green was married to Frank Vining in 1874 in St. Helena, Louisiana. Their children were: Allen, Julia, Caleb, Sarah, and Frank Vining. 

Emma's first husband was Thomas Richardson. The couple had four children: Josephine, Alexander, Rosabel and Alma "Mandy" Richardson. After she and Thomas divorced she later married Jim Williams they had four children: Ethel, Jimmy, Arthur, and  Victoria "Dot" Williams. 

It was after reading a comment from one of our younger family members, who stated that she she was unaware that Grandma Emma had other children from a second marriage, that I decided to write and post this blog. "Several members of our family have passed away, " including my mother Isabell Harrell Cook, Cousin Earl Lee Richardson, Sr., Cousin Nathaniel Richardson, and Jo-Ann Lewis Frazier who recounted and shared the Richardson and Williams family history. Our history must be preserved and passed on to the generations, as exemplified by the character of Kunta Kinte in the 1977 television series Roots. 

We are blessed to have images of six of her eight children. If anyone has a photograph of Grandpa Emma, Grandpa Thomas and Jim Williams,  Arthur and Dot, please share with me so I can share it with others. Please don't just hold on to it for yourself, share it with the family. 

In Loving Memories of Mr. Percy Harrison

Percy was born Amite, Louisiana to the late Mr. Obie Harrison and Mrs. Sally L. Harrison on December 3, 1912 and adopted later by the late Mr. Willie Harrison and Mrs. Ella Harrell Harrison. He passed away July 25, 1982 at 4:30 p.m. at Hood's Memorial Hospital in Amite, Louisiana. He was a friendly private individual.  

He leaves to your his passing: two daughters. Mrs. Janice Craig of Amite, Louisiana and Mrs. Lavern Crayton of Dallas, Texas: one son, Mr. Freddie Harrison of Amite, Louisiana: two granddaughter: Miss Charlene Harrison of Amite, Louisiana and Latonya Desha Crayton of Dallas, Texas; two grandson, PVT. Samuel L. Harrison of Germany and Master Dedrian V. Craig of Amite, Louisiana: one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Willie Mae Harrison of Amite, Louisiana: one son-in-law, Mr. Terry Grayton of Dallas, Texas; four sisters, Mrs. Lela Washington, and Mrs. Bell H. Davenport of New Orleans,  Mrs. Mary H. Brown and Mrs. Alma Vernon of Amite, Louisiana; three brothers, Mr. Johnny S. Harrison, Sr. of Oakland, California: Mr. Nathaniel Harrison, Sr. of New Orleans, Louisiana; and Mr. Xavier Smith of Amite, Louisiana: one aunt, Mrs. Bertha Harrell of Chicago, Illnois, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. 

Source: The Funeral Program of Percy Harrison

The Homegoing Celebration for Willie K. "Pap" Temple

Willie K. Temple was born to the proud parents of Charles Temple and Aline Vining Temple on January 22, 1933 in Amite, Louisiana. He passed away at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond, LA. Willie farmed ten acres of land on the family homestead in Amite. He worked for a short period at Louisiana Power and Lights. He was also employed at Amite Feed and Seed Co-op in Amite, Louisiana. He met and married his sweetheart Helen Johnson Temple. To their union five children was born; for sons: Milton, Edwin, Efrem, Bruce and one daughter: Charlene Temple Jackson.

He leaves to cherish his five children: Milton (Kim), Enid, Oklahoma, Efren, (Anchorage, Alaska) Bruce (Shirell) Edwin, Charlene Temple Jackson from Amite, Louisiana. Eleven grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren, one sister: Mary Temple Noil, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by both parents: Charles Temple and Aline Vining Temple. Three brothers: Stanley Temple, Ellis Temple and Jacob Temple. Six sisters: Margie Temple Jones, Augustine Temple Atkins, Elosie Temple White, Maude Temple Fox, Caretha Temple Cutrer, Doretha Temple Smith.

Source: Funeral Program for Willie K "Pap" Temple

Celebrating the Life of Jo-Ann Lewis Frazier

On Monday, December 13, 2021, Sister Jo-Ann Lewis Frazier passed from earth in heaven's reward. There will be no more sorrow, pain or suffering. It was God's will that the transition from labor to reward. Sister Jo-Ann was the oldest of seven sisters and seven brother born on October 9, 1949 in Independence, Louisiana to the late Ernest Lewis, Sr. and the late Catherine Audrey Harrell Lewis. 

Her education began to the West Side school to Tangipahoa Parish. Having been determined she was very gifted, she was advanced from the 3rd  to the 5th grade. She attended Joseph S. Clark High School in the New Orleans where the graduated as class valedictorian. 

She then furthered her post secondary education as a graduate from Hammond Vocational Trade School with a degree in Business Administration. She was united in holy matrimony to Earnest Frazier, Sr. on May 14, 1967 and to that union two sons were born. Earnest, Jr., and Brian. 

The seventies was a tumultuous time for people of color across the county, and Tangipahoa Parish was no exception. People of color were excluded from frontline position at various stores within the community. Experiencing some of these inequalities first hand, she participated in the first active boycotts of major business in Amite, thus resulting in her being hired as the first black cashier at one of them.

She was brought  in a Christian home and devoted her life to God under the leadership of the late Dr. Samuel Richardson. Her God-given gifts, and talents afford her the opportunities to serve God's people on various levels.  On the local level, she served as the church and Women's Department secretary, and the leader of the Hospitality Ministry. On the district level, she served as Event Coordinator Finance Committee member, and Program Designer. On the jurisdictional level, she was member of the Supervisor Special Care Committee. She had a special place in her heart for the elder and seasons women. She and other ladies in the church would often provide gifts of love by preparing meals, gifts and fruit baskets, and etc. She didn't limit her gifts, bud did as Ecclesiastes 9:10 states " Whatever they can finders to do, do it with thy might.." And this was indeed being a Servant to the Lord. 

She went on to have an illustrious career with the Tangipahoa Parish School Board where she worked for thirty-three years. She played and active role for many individuals mum starting their careers across the parish. She was employed in various capacities, working her way up from Secretary to Office Manager, she was the first black person employed in that position until she retired in 2006.

After retirement she, continued to stay busy. She became more active in local politics. She spent time volunteering for local campaigns and working the individual elections. She became gainfully employed with Genesis Mental Health Clinic and later, Richardson Funeral Home. She was the heart and soul of these organizations. 

She loved to cook, read, travel and spending time with her grandchildren and family, shopping,  she loved to listen to Gospel music on Pandora and read her bible. My mother didn't know the definition of the word "no". She did not know how to spell it. She did not know how to use it. I would go so far as to ask her to rehearse the work with me and she would tell me NO! Her hearts was so big that she would put other needs of other before her own.

To carry on her legacy, she leaves a husband of fifty-four years, Earnest Frazier, Sr., two sons: Earnest, Jr, (Sherry) and Brian; five grandchildren: Tyreek, Keanu, Preston, Brandon, and Keshon. She all leaves four sister: Missionary Cheryl St. Amant, Elaine Daniels (Bishop Charles) tomekia Bergeron, and Karen Sayles; seven brothers: Ernest Lewis, II, James Lewis, Alvin Lewis (Denise); Dwayne (Dyonne). Daren Lewis (Damaris) Kenneth Bergeron (Alice) and Chris Person; one God-Sister, Renee G. Taylor; three God Children: Michelle Foster, Michael Cook, Kiley Mearidy; two uncles: Elder Henry Harrell and Oliver Jackson, Jr (Patricia): one uncle-in-law, Wade Wilson (Willie Mae); sister Aunts: Evangelist Delores Washington (Henry), Missionary Cherry Harrell, Sadie, Harrell, Jerry Dean Johnson, Ruth Jackson, and Missionary Mildren Harrell; one aunt-in-law, Bertha Coleman,; three brothers-in-law" Emmitt (Elaine), John, Roger (Renee): five sisters-in-law: Lillie Mae, Katherine (Carl, Sr.,) Delores, Josie Dale; Joann "Tiny" (Calvin), and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Proceeding her death were her parents, Catherine and Ernest Lewis, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Jasper and Josephine R. Harrell; paternal grandparents. Willie and Amanda Lewis, mother and father-in-law, Lizzie and Willie Frazier; three sister, Dianne Wilson, Demetric" Dinky" Lewis, and Winifred Sandifer

Source: The Funeral Program for Jo-Ann Lewis Frazier

The Sibley, Ford, and Huges Family in Tangipahoa and St. Helena Parishes

The only adult in the photograph is Ceasar Sibley, who was born about 1877. He lived in the 6th Ward of St. Helena, Louisiana. His parents were Stephen and Althea Sibley. The picture was label left to right:Gordon Ford, Allen Huges, Avery Ford, Dicy Thomas, Cesar Sibley, Charley Sibley, and Bryan Young-1910

Courtesy of the Amite Genealogy Library

[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Negro rehabilitation client, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana] digital file from original neg.

United States Resettlement Administration, Rothstein, A., photographer. (1935) Untitled photo, possibly related to: Negro rehabilitation client, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. United States Louisiana Tangipahoa Parish, 1935. [Sept] [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2017721034/.

 

Negro mother and baby in bed in the house furnished them while working in the strawberry fields near Independence, Louisiana

 

About this Item

Title

Negro mother and baby in bed in the house furnished them while working in the strawberry fields near Independence, Louisiana

Contributor Names

Lee, Russell, 1903-1986, photographer

Created / Published

1939 Apr.

Subject Headings

-  United States--Louisiana--Tangipahoa Parish--Independence

-  Strawberry pickers--Louisiana

Headings

Safety film negatives.

Genre

Safety film negatives

Notes

-  Title and other information from caption card.

-  Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944.

-  More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsaowi

-  Temp. note: usf34batch3

-  Film copy on SIS roll 22, frame 1589.

Medium

1 negative : safety ; 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches or smaller.

Call Number/Physical Location

LC-USF34- 032742-D [P&P] LOT 1700 (corresponding photographic print)

Source Collection

Farm Security Administration - Office of War Information Photograph Collection (Library of Congress)

Repository

Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print

Digital Id

fsa 8b21377 //hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/fsa.8b21377

Library of Congress Control Number

2017782758

Reproduction Number

LC-USF34-032742-D (b&w film neg.)

Rights Advisory

No known restrictions. For information, see U.S. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black & White Photographs https://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/071_fsab.html

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image

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Young Negro Strawberry Pickers Near Independence, Louisiana

 

About this Item

Title

Young Negro strawberry pickers near Independence, Louisiana

Contributor Names

Lee, Russell, 1903-1986, photographer

Created / Published

1939 Apr.

Subject Headings

-  United States--Louisiana--Tangipahoa Parish--Independence

-  Strawberry pickers--Louisiana

Headings

Safety film negatives.

Genre

Safety film negatives

Notes

-  Title and other information from caption card.

-  Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944.

-  More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsaowi

-  Temp. note: usf34batch4

-  Film copy on SIS roll 22, frame 1702.

Medium

1 negative : safety ; 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches or smaller.

Call Number/Physical Location

LC-USF34- 032858-D [P&P] LOT 1700 (corresponding photographic print)

Source Collection

Farm Security Administration - Office of War Information Photograph Collection (Library of Congress)

Repository

Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print

Digital Id

fsa 8b21491 //hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/fsa.8b21491

Library of Congress Control Number

2017782876

Reproduction Number

LC-USF34-032858-D (b&w film neg.)

Rights Advisory

No known restrictions. For information, see U.S. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black & White Photographs https://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/071_fsab.html

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image

LCCN Permalink

https://lccn.loc.gov/2017782876

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Negro Rehabilitation Client, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

About this Item

Title

[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Negro rehabilitation client, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana]

Contributor Names

Rothstein, Arthur, 1915-1985, photographer

United States. Resettlement Administration.

Created / Published

[1935 Sept.]

Subject Headings

-  United States--Louisiana--Tangipahoa Parish

Headings

Nitrate negatives.

Genre

Nitrate negatives

Notes

-  Title and other information from a possibly related negative. Image came to Library of Congress untitled. (There was no caption for this image in the FSA/OWI shelflist.)

-  Appears to be related to negative LC-USF33-002076-M1 https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/fsa1997007201/PP/

-  Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944.

-  More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsaowi

Medium

1 negative : nitrate ; 35 mm.

Call Number/Physical Location

LC-USF33- 002077-M4 [P&P]

Source Collection

Farm Security Administration - Office of War Information Photograph Collection (Library of Congress)

Repository

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, DC 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print

Digital Id

fsa 8a07232 //hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/fsa.8a07232

Library of Congress Control Number

2017721035

Reproduction Number

LC-USF33-T01-002077-M4 (b&w film dup. neg.) LC-DIG-fsa-8a07232 (digital file from original neg.)

Rights Advisory

No known restrictions. For information, see U.S. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black & White Photographs https://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/071_fsab.html

Online Format

image

LCCN Permalink

https://lccn.loc.gov/2017721035

 

Negro Rehabilitation Client, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana ( Untitled Photo)

 

About this Item

Title

[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Negro rehabilitation client, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana]

Contributor Names

Rothstein, Arthur, 1915-1985, photographer

United States. Resettlement Administration.

Created / Published

[1935 Sept.]

Subject Headings

-  United States--Louisiana--Tangipahoa Parish

Headings

Nitrate negatives.

Genre

Nitrate negatives

Notes

-  Title and other information from a possibly related negative. Image came to Library of Congress untitled. (There was no caption for this image in the FSA/OWI shelflist.)

-  Appears to be related to negative LC-USF33-002076-M1 https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/fsa1997007201/PP/

-  Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944.

-  More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsaowi

Medium

1 negative : nitrate ; 35 mm.

Call Number/Physical Location

LC-USF33- 002078-M5 [P&P]

Source Collection

Farm Security Administration - Office of War Information Photograph Collection (Library of Congress)

Repository

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, DC 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print

Digital Id

fsa 8a07238 //hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/fsa.8a07238

Library of Congress Control Number

2017721041

Reproduction Number

LC-USF33-T01-002078-M5 (b&w film dup. neg.) LC-DIG-fsa-8a07238 (digital file from original neg.)

Rights Advisory

No known restrictions. For information, see U.S. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black & White Photographs https://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/071_fsab.html

Online Format

image

LCCN Permalink

https://lccn.loc.gov/2017721041

Negro Rehabilitation Client in Tangipahoa Parish

 

About this Item

Title

Negro rehabilitation client, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

Contributor Names

Rothstein, Arthur, 1915-1985, photographer

United States. Resettlement Administration.

Created / Published

1935 Sept.

Subject Headings

-  United States--Louisiana--Tangipahoa Parish

-  Rural housing--Louisiana

Headings

Nitrate negatives.

Genre

Nitrate negatives

Notes

-  Title and other information from caption card.

-  Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944.

-  More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsaowi

Medium

1 negative : nitrate ; 35 mm.

Call Number/Physical Location

LC-USF33- 002076-M1 [P&P] LOT 1674 (corresponding photographic print)

Source Collection

Farm Security Administration - Office of War Information Photograph Collection (Library of Congress)

Repository

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, DC 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print

Digital Id

fsa 8a07224 //hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/fsa.8a07224

Library of Congress Control Number

2017721027

Reproduction Number

LC-USF33-T01-002076-M1 (b&w film dup. neg.) LC-DIG-fsa-8a07224 (digital file from original neg.)

Rights Advisory

No known restrictions. For information, see U.S. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black & White Photographs https://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/071_fsab.html

Online Format

image

LCCN Permalink

https://lccn.loc.gov/2017721027

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MARCXML Record 

MODS Record 

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An Interview with St. Helena Parish Clerk of Court Staff Denise Geoffrey

Denise Geoffrey
St. Helena Parish Clerk of Court Staff

The St. Helena Parish Clerk of Court is located in Greensburg, Louisiana. Greensburg in the parish seat. The Clerks of Court is where genealogist and family historian can find a wealth of original documents. Documents such as Marriage Records, Civil Record, Chattel Property Records, Succession Documents, Crop Liens Records,  Land Deeds and other records can be found in side the Clerk Office. Since there are no public computer terminals available, most of the documents can be located by indexes. As Clerk of Court for St. Helena Parish, Mildred T. Cyprian and her staff have done an excellent job of maintaining the court records and documents. 

During an interview with Denise Geoffrey, a member of the staff. She informed me that the courthouse has never been damages by fire and she believes that the vault is a secure place for the documents if a fire was to occur. On another note she said that the earliest records date back to 1807 and some older records can be found in Spanish and French. 

I enjoy conducting genealogy research at the St. Helena Parish Courthouse. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Geoffrey is a New Jersey resident and has no connection to St. Helena Parish; however, she had discovered the name Geoffrey in the courthouse and wonders if thee is a family connection with the Geoffrey's from New Jersey.  During the slave trade and sale, Africans and Africans born in America was sold and transported down south. I would like to think is she certain hard enough she just might find a connection. What's really amazing is Flying Ghost Production Film company owner has family ties to St. Helena Parish as well. Fagan Davis, Jr., is family are the Richardson, Knighten, and Lee families. 

Women's History Month: Everyday Achievements featuring Dr. Antoinette Ha...

Belinda Vining Trepagnier, a Trailblazer in Tangiphaoa Parish

Photo Credit
Phillip Cowart

Parishes Supportive Living,  a local Veteran-owned business, was founded in 2001 with the intention of providing independent living to Louisiana residents and has achieved that mission and more. Belinda Vining-Trepagnier is the Chief Executive Officer. Belinda is a member of the  City of Hammond Chamber. Trepagnier is a Navy veteran who was formally assigned to VT-86 and the Blue Angels air squadrons, as well as the Navy NINTISA Intelligence base. Parish Supportive Living is a large health care agency in Tangipahoa Parish. 

Starting in Hammond, La., Parishes Supportive Living  has grown to serve 10 plus parishes and is still growing. In addition to providing care for Medicaid/Medicare clients, Parishes Supportive Living provides many community services, including: food bank assistance, scholarships, sponsoring veterans' initiatives and a community radio show.  

This past October, the Hammond City Council recognized Belinda Vining-Trepagnier as recipients of this year's Wilbert L. Dangerfield Award of Excellence in a ceremony. Belinda is a wife, mother, and grandmother. Belinda is a very active member in Tangipahoa Parish. She stands on integrity and had proven leadership. Belinda enjoy spending quality time with her family and traveling. 

About Attorney Ebony Morris of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

Attorney Ebony Morris

Ebony S. Morris is an associate attorney based in the New Orleans office of Garrison, Yount, Forte, & Mulcahy, L.L.C. She is a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University (B.A., cum laude, 2011) and Southern University Law Center (J.D., cum laude, 2014). She became a member of the Louisiana Bar in 2014 and is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana and the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. She is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, New Orleans Bar Association, Greater New Orleans Chapter of Louis A. Martinet Society (2020-2021 President-Elect), Defense Research Institute, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, and the National Bar Association. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Ebony has extensive experience in defending premise liability, product liability, trucking liability, retail and hospitality liability, and mass tort litigation matters. In those areas, Ebony represents product manufacturers, corporations, national franchise restaurants, insurers, and their policyholders through all phases of litigation. She has successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of a premises owner seeking additional insured status under a commercial general liability policy and has successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of a restaurant franchise owner in a premises liability matter.

Recently, Ebony was selected for inclusion in the 2020 and 2021 Louisiana Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” List, The National Black Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40,” the 2020 Lawyers of Color “Hot List,” and the National Association of Women Lawyers 2021 Rising List. She was also named as a nominee for the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance’s 2020 Young Outside Counsel of the Year Award, and she received the 2020 Outstanding Young Woman Lawyer Award from the National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division.

Source: Reprint from the National Black Lawyers Website

West Side High School Class of 1958

 West Side High School was located in Amite, Louisiana.

Source: https://africanamericanhighschoolsinlouisianabefore1970.com/contact/

Carey Hall of St. Helena Parish Appeared on the Ice Road Truckers Television Show

Carey Hall

Carey Hall a Native of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana appeared on the television series the "Ice Road Truckers. Hall is the grandson of J.D. Atkins and Lois Johnson Atkins. Hall now resides in Anchorage, Alaska. Hall is known as one of the best driver in Anchorage. He is an Ice Road Trucker to Heavy Haulers. He is also known as "Big Daddy," and  is one of the best heavy haulers out there. 

His grandfather and father Adolph Hall, both was professional trucker drivers. This was the beginning of his dreams and admirations to becoming a trucker driver.  At the young age of seven, he got behind the wheels of a 4-speed pick truck and fell in love with trucks at that point. Carey love for truck made him drop out of college to hit the road full time following that white line fever.  Men and women  like Carey oftentimes calling the trucks their home. They spend long hours behind the wheel often driving through the nights to reach their destination.

Hall knows all to well how dangerous this job can be. Driving in extreme and harsh road conditions in the winter. "It is often a matter of life or death,"  said Hall. A driver need to know how to repair his own truck, otherwise a driver can be stranded in the blistering and extreme cold weather.  Finding a mechanic shop or tow truck can be very challenging said Hall. I saw him in three episodes in season two, said his cousin Edwin Temple who is also a trucker driver. Hall haven't forgot about his family and Louisiana. He look forward to his sister Rita's home cooked meals and freshly baked cakes. One of four children born Adolph and Bernice Atkins Hall. His siblings are: one sister Rita Hall, and two brothers;  the lateStanley and Carl Hall. 

Carey Hall
Photo Courtesy of Carey Hall/Facebook