16 Quotes by Jesse Moore

December 20th was the last time we had any appreciable rain. We had about a quarter-inch over the area. That wasn't enough to help that much.

Back in 1957, African American teachers were a dime a dozen.

I wanted to attend college, but the I knew under the circumstances there was very little chance.

They just kept hugging me and telling me they loved New Orleans and they can't wait to get back and 'Thank you so much for bringing New Orleans to us,' ... They were acting like it was Mardi Gras. The spirit is still alive.

I just want to play. I'm just so sad not to be home. I just want to go home.

I didn't know much about vocations that were available, but I knew about teachers. Teachers at that time were highly respected in their communities, so I wanted to be a teacher.

I could not wait to get back. I know I'm one of the lucky ones. My apartment was fine ... A lot of guys can't come back.