Benevolent Societies in St. Francisville (2023)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: St. Francisville, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2023-06-16
Duration: 00:05:36
Subjects: Burial insurance | Funeral rites and ceremonies | African American business enterprises
Contributors:
- St. Cyr, Kara Host
- Kendrick, Dorothy Producer
- Johnson, Max Interviewee
- Anderson, Dyver Interviewee
- Lee, Dorothy Coates Interviewee
- Cavalier, Charles Interviewee
Description
This segment from the June 16, 2023, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Dorothy Kendrick’s report on the history of benevolent societies in St. Francisville, organizations that helped African Americans cover funeral expenses. She interviews: Max Johnson, St. Francisville funeral home; Dyver Anderson, St. Francisville native; Dorothy Coates Lee, Pleasant Green Baptist Church Benevolent Society; and Charlies Cavalier, West Feliciana Parish native. Host: Kara St. Cyr