626. Gabrielle Perry, Part 2

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.

1. 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!
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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
   
4. This week in Louisiana.
   Cypremort Point State Park
   306 Beach Lane
   Cypremort Point, LA 70538
   337-867-4510
   1-888-867-4510
   [e-mail]
   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.
   
5. Postcards from Louisiana. Phillip Manuel sings with Michael Pelle