The History of L.B.Landry

About

Dr. Lord Beaconsfield Landry

Lord Beaconsfield Landry was an American physician, civic leader and incredible vocal soloist. Landry was born in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, and his father, Pierre Landry, was the first Black mayor of the town. Landry received his early education in Donaldsonville schools and completed his high school education at Gilbert Academy in Baldwin, Louisiana.

In 1902, he received his B.A degree from Fisk University, where he was also a member of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. He was an instructor until 1904, when he enrolled in Meharry Medical College. He received his M.D. degree in 1908 and returned to New Orleans to practice medicine in Algiers.

Landry was noted for his interest in helping people who were less fortunate. He started a column “How to Keep Well” in the Louisiana Weekly newspaper in order to educate the communities on proper health practices. He operated a free clinic for the poor people of Algiers. He also directed the Osceola Five, an all-male vocal group that specialized in Black cultural music for educational and religious programs. In 1934, Landry died from blood poisoning.

Our Mission

The purpose of this organization is: 1) to encourage and develop programs for the benefit of the Algiers community and L. B. Landry High School, 2) to work with the school’s principal and a designated faculty representative in devising mentoring strategies for L. B. Landry High School and surrounding elementary and middle schools, 3) to hold community fundraisers that will benefit key aspects of LBLAA, INC., as identified by the principal; 4) to establish a network of the L. B. Landry High School alumni for further support of the school; 5) to seek corporate, community business, city, state and federal monetary support in the form of dedicated funds/investments and or a donation for the support of L. B. Landry High School; 6) to offer programs which will promote positive self-esteem; and 7) to train potential leaders; 8) to work with the schools in the Algiers community.

This organization shall always operate and organize for charitable and educational purposes and at all times shall act as a non-profit corporation as that term is defined in section 501 C (3) of the INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 (or corresponding provision of any U. S. Internal Revenue Code).