Office of
the Governor
Governor's Success Council
Mission
The Governor's Success Council is tasked with investigating and suggesting policies to the Governor to enhance the circumstances facing Louisiana's black male population. The Council is to make a systematic study of the following conditions affecting black men and boys: educational attainment and opportunity, health disparities, access to the workforce and job training, poverty, violence prevention, drug abuse, and disparate annual income levels; and propose policy recommendations and programs regarding measures to alleviate and correct the underlying causes of these conditions.
Vision
The Governor's Success Council is dedicated to empowering, educating, and supporting all black men and boys in realizing their full potential.
Statute
1212. Louisiana Council on the Success of Black Men and Boys; creation; domicile; membership A. The Louisiana Council on the Success of Black Men and Boys, hereinafter referred to in this Chapter as the "council", is hereby established in the executive branch of state government in the office of the governor. The council is hereby declared to be a body corporate and public, exercising public and essential governmental functions. The domicile of the council shall be in the city of Baton Rouge. B. The council shall be comprised of twenty-one members as provided in this Subsection and Subsection C of this Section.
Meet the Council Members
The Honorable Senator Edward J. Price, Member of Louisiana State Senate
The Honorable Senator Jimmy Harris, Member of Louisiana State Senate
The Honorable Representative Edmond Jordan, Member of Louisiana House of Representative
The Honorable Representative Larry Selders, Member of Louisiana House of Representative
Rev. Matthew Alfred Jr., Member of Religious Community
Rev. Shelton Charles Dixon, Member of Religious Community
Kelvin Jenkins, Louisiana Department of Health Designee
Ashley R. Sias, Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Designee
Judy Reese Morse, Louisiana Department of Education Designee
Renee Delouche, Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections Designee
Dr. Shayla Polk, LCSW, Office of the Governor
Kenny Lynch, Louisiana Workforce Commission Designee
Angelic S. Keller, Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice Designee
David Augstine, Jr., Representative from Community Organizations
Roy Williams, III, Representative from Community Organizations
Kawama Davis, Representative from Community Organizations
Winton Anderson, Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Adarian D. Williams, Grambling State University
Terence Blanchard II, Dillard University
Rasheed J. Atwater, Xavier University
Verge Ausberry, Louisiana State University
The Cedric Richmond Scholarship Program
The Office of the Governor’s Success Council “Cedric Richmond Scholarship Program” provides scholarship awards to African American male students from Louisiana whoexhibit a commitment to their education and demonstrate a strong financial need.
This scholarship is available to eligible individuals who attend a public postsecondary college or institution in Louisiana. Awarded scholarship funds are directly sent to the institution listed in the scholarship applicationare sent directly to the college/university/institute that’s listed in the student’s application. For additional questions, refer to the frequently asked questions and answers (FAQ) document.
Applications will be reviewed on a competitive basis and selections will be based on the following:
Academics (GPA): Minimum Curriculum Overall GPA of 2.50.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be an African American Male
- Applicant must be a Louisiana Resident
- Applicant must be accepted or currently attend one of Louisiana’s public colleges/universities.
- Applicant must be currently enrolled as a full-timeundergraduate or graduate student.
Please review this checklist before continuing to the application.
Applicant Check List:
- Completed and signed scholarship application
- One Letter of Recommendation
- A Headshot
- Essay
- Resume
- Copy of most recent unofficial or official transcript (if first semesterfreshman, include high school transcript).
Click Here to Apply for the Cedric Richmond Scholarship
Click Here to Review Our Frequently Asked Questions
Driving Louisiana Forward Program: Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training
In partnership with the Louisiana Workforce Commission and South Louisiana Community College, this program aims to provide African American males with financial assistance to obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training, strengthening the resilience and contributions of this key demographic and improving equitable access to workforce opportunities. This initiative aims to reduce high unemployment rates within this community but also focuses on ensuring participants come from rural and economically disadvantaged areas.
Earn your CDL Class A license with this comprehensive classroom and behind-the-wheel program to drive tractor[1]trailers, dump trucks, tow trucks, delivery trucks, tanker trucks, and flatbed trucks.
TRAINING INCLUDES:
- Pre-trip inspection
- On-the-road skills
- Backing pad skills
- DOT rules & regulations
- Assessment & refresher programs
- State-approved examiners
- 3rd Party testing with truck rental
Visit WWW.SOLACC.EDU/CDL or dial (337) 521-9028 for more information.
“Empowering Pathways, Driving Opportunities”
-Office of the Governor’s Success Council
Homelessness Resource
Louisiana is supported by seven Continuums of Care (CoCs), which collaboratively coordinate services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please visit https://laboscoc.org/housing-and-services to access information on connecting with local resources through the Coordinated Entry system.
Contact
Staff:
Chandler C. Vidrine, MPA
Executive Director
Phone:
225-342-6160
Email:
Address:
Office of the Governor
Louisiana State Capitol
900 N. Third St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70804