New interpretive signage and digital enhancements are being implemented at the Le Vieux Village Historic Attraction in Opelousas, creating a more enhanced experience for visitors.
GMA Dave Trips: Black History-Segregated Schools In St. Landry Parish
Honoring Students and Teachers at a Former Segregated Schools
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Segregation infiltrated everything in the south at one time. This included businesses, parks, pools, and restaurants. It wasn t until the mid 1970s that full integration of Louisiana schools was complete.
In Melville, the Black high school was called Phillis Wheatley High School. Pat Mason Guillory and Augusta Carmen Rideaux were students there in the 60s. Guillory recalls, We knew we went to the black school and others went to the white school. We had to go into a certain side of the store.we had to do that, but we didn t know no other way, we had to.