Sonya Morris, Author at

Sonya Morris

Independent Historian

S.M. Morris is an independent writer and poet with a performing artist background. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University and Master of Science from Louisiana State University-Shreveport. S.M. Morris has participated in several stage plays including Four Little Girls: Birmingham 1963 (America Theatre Project of New Orleans – Ed Bishop), Dryades Street Diva (American Theatre Project of New Orleans – Ed Bishop), and V-Day Monologues at Tulane University. Through her relationship with her Grandmother and mentors she understands the value of community engagement and the importance of history.

Dr. Percy A. Pierre

Dr. Percy Anthony Pierre is an accomplished pioneer in electrical engineering and trailblazer known for his academic and professional accomplishments throughout the nation including a university presidency. Born in Welcome, Louisiana, on January 3, 1939 to Rosa Villavaso Pierre and Percy John Pierre who were … Read MoreDr. Percy A. Pierre

Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson

Bernette Joshua Johnson is a retired Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court. She is the first African American woman to serve on the Louisiana Supreme Court and the second female to hold the position of Chief Justice. Born in Lemannville, Louisiana on June 17, … Read MoreJustice Bernette Joshua Johnson

Theresa M. Claiborne (1959- )

Captain Theresa Mae Claiborne was the first African American woman to become a U.S. Air Force pilot. Capt. Claiborne referenced the historic Tuskegee Airmen for paving her way to becoming the first Black woman pilot in the Air Force. Theresa Mae Claiborne was born May … Read MoreTheresa M. Claiborne (1959- )

E.E. Ward Moving and Storage (1881- )

E.E. Ward Moving and Storage, recognized by the U.S. Department of Commerce as the oldest continuously operating Black-owned business in the United States, was founded in 1881 by William Ward and his father, John T. Ward. The company’s beginning included two helpers, a team of … Read MoreE.E. Ward Moving and Storage (1881- )

Elise Madison Lewis (?- )

Dr. Elise Lewis, is an author and a study director who specializes in Reproductive and Neurobehavioral Toxicology at Charles River’s Laboratories. Details of her birth, childhood, and education are currently unknown. The main Charles River Laboratory is a facility that overlooks the Charles River in … Read MoreElise Madison Lewis (?- )

Daniel McCree (1800?- ?)

Born in Chicago, Illinois in the early 1800s Daniel McCree is best known for patenting of the portable fire escape ladder. Very little is known about his childhood or personal life or when and where he died. On May 2, 1890, McCree filed Patent No. … Read MoreDaniel McCree (1800?- ?)

Verdun Perry (1972- )

Verdun S. Perry is a venture capitalist currently employed with Blackstone Strategic Partners, one of the world’s largest private equity funding firms principally in real estate. He also serves on the advisory board of numerous third-party funds, and is the Investment Committee chair for each … Read MoreVerdun Perry (1972- )

Robert Nobles (? -)

Dr Robert Nobles is the Vice President for Research Administration at Emory University. His appoint began on December 1, 2019. Prior to that role, he was the Interim Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement at the University of Tennessee until December 2019 and Associate Vice … Read MoreRobert Nobles (? -)

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (1864- )

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, established 1864, was the first African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E. church) in the state of Mississippi and the site for T.W. Stringer Grand Lodge of Freemasonry for the State of Mississippi in Vicksburg founded by Rev. T.W. Stinger in 1867, as … Read MoreBethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (1864- )

Hurricane Chris/Christopher Jerrod Dooley Jr. (1989- )

Christopher Dooley Jr. is an American rapper known to the world as Hurricane Chris. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on March 7, 1989. Dooley had always expressed an interest in becoming a renowned rapper and credits his mother as his inspiration. She is often mentioned in … Read MoreHurricane Chris/Christopher Jerrod Dooley Jr. (1989- )