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Monday, June 19, 2017                                         For Immediate Release
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St. Augustine High School Foundation - New Orleans Purchases 2525 St. Bernard Avenue for Multi-Million Dollar Practice Facility for St. Aug High School
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NEW ORLEANS - The newly-formed St. Augustine High School Foundation - New Orleans has acquired property at 2525 St. Bernard Ave., to create a multi-million dollar, state-of-the-art practice facility for St. Augustine High School.

With an initial bridge loan from The Galatoire Foundation, the St. Augustine High School Foundation - New Orleans purchased the property through donations from the local business community, including lead gifts from Frank and Paulette Stewart and an anonymous foundation. Major donors also include Raising Cane's owner and founder Todd Graves, New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans owners Tom and Gayle Benson, The New Orleans Advocate owners Dathel and John Georges, Boysie Bollinger, Joseph Canizaro, Tommy Coleman, Harvey Gulf International Marine, and Jeff Doussan.

The St. Augustine High School Foundation - New Orleans was established by the V. Rev. Michael Thompson, SSJ Superior General, and a group of alumni including Dr. Dwight McKenna, Justin Augustine, Sherman Copelin, Dean Baquet, Arnold Donald and WBOK-AM owner Danny Bakewell. Prior to the formation of the St. Augustine High School Foundation - New Orleans, St. Augustine High School received a million-dollar gift from Arnold Donald, chief executive officer of Carnival Cruise Lines and St. Augustine graduate.

The acquired property encompasses an entire city block and is located at the former site of the Doussan Company at Broad St. and St. Bernard Ave. It is adjacent to St. Augustine High School. The site features a number of sports and training amenities, including an NFL-quality playing and training surface, which was installed in 2016. It will continue to be used by athletic teams at St. Augustine High School. St. Augustine's famous Marching 100 Band will also utilize this rejuvenated property, as they prepare for performances throughout the year and Mardi Gras 2018.

"The acquisition of this property is a game changer for this great institution. Having access to these facilities will save our students at least an hour a day," said Justin Augustine, chairman of the board of directors for the St. Augustine High School Foundation - New Orleans. "We are so excited for the financial support from the business community, in addition to the resources provided by St. Augustine alumni, all of whom appreciate the contribution that St. Augustine makes to this community. We are very appreciative of Dathel and John Georges and the Galatoire Foundation for taking the initial steps to secure the land and develop it until we were able to secure the support we needed to make this dream a reality. In addition to our football team, this practice facility will benefit St. Augustine's physical education program, other sports and the Marching 100 Band. Improving these programs add significant value to St. Augustine's history of developing discipline and leadership in young men that make great contributions to New Orleans and the world."

"We pursued this blighted property with a vision for a developed green space for students. We knew we could - in time - rally the business and civic community to enhance their support of St. Augustine High School," said John Georges, member of the board of directors at the school and leader of the donor effort. "Donors from every corner of New Orleans responded incredibly. The young men of St. Augustine are the future leaders of our city. This property and the facilities will be second to none in New Orleans and become an essential part of what it means to be a part of St. Augustine High School."

Work on the site began in 2015. Warehouses abandoned as a result of Hurricane Katrina were removed, and a state-of-the-art grass turf field was installed by Rotolo Consultants, who have built many practice and sport facilities in the city for local high schools, universities and the National Football League. Locally-owned All Star Electric installed the lighting for the field.

For many years, the St. Augustine football team and other school programs have had to use facilities in other parts of New Orleans, hurting practice time and extending the student's day.

St. Augustine High School has produced more than 40 NFL-bound athletes, including 2015 NFL All-Pros and former LSU players Tyrann Mathieu of the Arizona Cardinals and Trai Turner of the Carolina Panthers, as well as Alfred Jenkins, a member of the legendary 1974 undefeated Super Bowl Champion Miami Dolphins. Star running back and St. Augustine alumnus Leonard Fournette was drafted earlier this year by the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, following a record-setting career at LSU.

Created in 2010, the Galatoire Foundation establishes a framework for the restaurant's numerous community activities and donations. The Galatoire Foundation's community involvement extends across south Louisiana, working through Galatoire's and Galatoire's 33 Bar & Steak in New Orleans, and Galatoire's Bistro in Baton Rouge.

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Liberty Bank and Trust Company teams up with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. and  the Small Business Administration to Boost Access to Capital for Black Owned Businesses
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NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans-based, Liberty Bank and Trust Company announced that it is teaming up with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. and the Small Business Administration to guarantee loans for blackowned
businesses.

SBA and the U.S. Black Chambers plan to back as much as 50% of some business loans provided by Liberty Bank in an attempt to remedy one of the most widely voiced complaints from black business owners-that they can't get adequate capital for their enterprises when they need it.

"Most lenders have a box, and the access to it is so high that many businesses are unable to reach it and are left out, specifically African-American businesses," said Ann Duplessis, Senior Vice President of Liberty Bank. "This allows us to be flexible. We [can] mitigate that disadvantage."

Business owners that are interested in applying must be a member of their local black chamber of commerce. In New Orleans, it is the New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce. Loans can range from $5,000 to $100,000 and can be used for working capital, equipment financing, business debt refinance, and leasehold improvements.

"Access to capital continues to be the most important factor limiting the establishment, expansion and growth of black-owned businesses," says Alden J. McDonald, President and CEO of Liberty Bank and Trust Co. "These businesses continue to be the engine of employment and economic development and we are proud to be able to provide a means to sustain them within our communities."

This program will be piloted in 11 cities; Atlanta, GA, Oakland, CA, New Orleans, LA, Dallas, TX, Las Vegas, NV, Washington D.C., Chicago, IL, Pheonix, AR, St. Louis, MO and Beaufort, SC.

For more information please call Ann Duplessis at Liberty Bank and Trust at 504-240-5182, or email  aduplessis@libertybank.net.

About Liberty Bank and Trust: Liberty Bank, headquartered in New Orleans, LA, was founded in 1972. Liberty has grown from an initial asset base of two million dollars ($2 million) to more than six hundred fifty million dollars
($650 million). Liberty Bank is among the top 3 largest African-American owned financial institutions with an eight (8) state footprint in the United States.


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Xavier alumna, Carol Daniels leaves a 45 Year Legacy in Jacksonville schools

By Edward Gaston 
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Carol Daniels (at right) greets fellow educators during school expo representing Darnell-Cookman School of the Medical Arts in Jacksonville, Florida.

Special to the Florida Star

JACKSONVILLE, Fla---Duval County Schools' students, parents, teachers, and administrators bid farewell to Carol Ann Hudson Daniels an extraordinary leader and educator who retires this week after 45 years of dedicated service. Bearing 19 years as a classroom teacher and 26 years as an administrator, Daniels exemplified excellence throughout her career with integrity, scholarship, and faithfulness as a model for youth and fellow professionals alike. Her vast knowledge and natural leadership qualities positioned her to be a mentor for many successful educators, including her son Evan.

"My most impactful memory of my mom as a principal and educator is her mentorship. I have the pleasure of not only being her son, but her student and colleague," said Evan, who is a principal in the Duval County Florida School district. Her daughter, Millicent Daniels, is a partner in the law firm Batts-Daniels Law, PLLC, based in Orlando.

As a loving wife and nurturing mother of two, Daniels is a community leader that values the benefits of education. She has always desired to make a difference in young people's lives knowing that her influence would have the propensity to guide and direct them for a lifetime.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Daniels grew up and was educated in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her family values were anchored on faith, family, service, and education. She earned a bachelor's degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and moved into her first teaching job at O. Perry Walker Senior High School in New Orleans. After marrying her childhood sweetheart, Donnell Daniels, they relocated to sunny Jacksonville, Florida, where her drive and commitment to children was met with recognition, awards, and district promotions. She served in several capacities within the Duval County Florida School district, from a teacher at Fort Caroline Junior High School to principal of Raines High School. She retires as principal of Darnell Cookman School of the Medical Arts.

Throughout her 45 years, she has developed some signature statements that signify elements of her success: "A rule is a rule!", "Waiting on Him is always prudent", "Trust God and leave all the consequences to Him!", "His best work is often what we cannot see", "Humor is therapeutic". Many of the students she touched--young and old--can recall Mrs. Daniels chanting, "Let's go! Let's go! Your future is waiting!"

Her years of service is a beacon for any educator that is dedicated to excellence and the belief that our children are priority. Long after her retirement, Daniels will be called upon for guidance in between her travel, family time, and leisure reading.

The city of Jacksonville, Florida, celebrates Carol Ann Hudson Daniels' 45 years of service to children and to the education profession for an incredible job well done.

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InspireNOLA to host McMain Alumni Reception and Roundtable - Wednesday, June 21
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InspireNOLA is a charter group that manages Alice M. Harte Charter School, Andrew H. Wilson Charter School, and Edna Karr High School. The mission of InspireNOLA Charter Schools is to transform and inspire an educational movement.


Jamar McKneely is chief executive officer and co-founder of InspireNOLA. He spent seven years as a teacher and assistant principal at Edna Karr High School before becoming principal of Alice Harte Charter School.


To find out more information about InspireNOLA and its schools, visit www.inspirenolacharterschools.org


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