Earl Barbry, Sr. (2006)
Louisiana Legends Gala
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2006-06-25
Duration: 00:06:54
Subjects: Barbry, Earl J., Sr. | Tunica-Biloxi Tribe | Native Americans
Contributors:
- LaFleur, Donna Narrator
- Ekings, Robyn Narrator
- Barbry, Earl, Jr. Interviewee
- Hines, Donald Interviewee
- Gregory, Pete Interviewee
- Barbry, Earl, Sr. Speaker
Description
This segment from the 2006 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by Earl Barbry, Sr. accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Barbry is the chairman of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana. Through his leadership, the tribe received federal recognition from the United States government, built a tribal community, and operates Paragon Casino in Marksville. The profile includes interviews with his son, Earl Barbry, Jr., State Senator Donald Hines, and Professor Pete Gregory. Narrators: Donna LaFleur and Robyn Ekings