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 Lafourc...view moreCatherine 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.view less