Mission & Legacy
Advancing the ideals and principles of Reverend John Henry Scott through leadership, scholarship and philanthropy.
The children of Reverend John H. Scott: (left to right) Dr. Elsie L. Scott, Cleo Scott Rowland, Reverend Louis G. Scott, Esq., Johnita Scott, Amatullah Umrani and Harriet Pullen.
Reverend John Henry Scott
“Speak to the children and represent them like you understand your power. You have the power to challenge and motivate and to break the chains of poverty, low expectations and ignorance…”
Reverend John Henry Scott
Rev. John H. Scott was a minister and civil rights activist who was devoted to improving the quality of life for his people. He used his positions as pastor, president of the East Carroll Parish NAACP and president of the Baptist Association to help Black people find a measure of justice in their efforts to meet their physical, social, spiritual, legal and financial needs. He doggedly pursued the right to vote for over fifteen years, finally reaching his goal in 1962.
He served the northeast Louisiana community during perilous times. His struggle is chronicled in his book (along with daughter, Cleo Scott Brown) Witness to the Truth (University of South Carolina Press). A copy may be obtained online or through your local bookstores.
The John H. Scott Memorial Fund honors his memory and his work.