Background
Claiborne, Jarvis Jerome was born on November 20, 1957 in Opelousas, Louisiana, United States. Son of John Ezekiel and Catherine (Savant) Claiborne.
Claiborne, Jarvis Jerome was born on November 20, 1957 in Opelousas, Louisiana, United States. Son of John Ezekiel and Catherine (Savant) Claiborne.
Bachelor in Political Science, Southern U., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1978; Master of Arts in Political Science, Trinity U., San Antonio, 1981; Juris Doctor, Southern U., Baton Rouge, 1984.
Staff attorney, State of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, 1984-1985; private practice, Opelousas, since 1985.
Commentator KNEK AM-FM Station, since 1991. Active National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, since 1987, City of Opelousas Main St. Board Advisers, 1992. Member Frontiers International (Opelousas chapter, Outstanding Career Achievement award 1989, Outstanding Frontiersman 1990), St. Landry CommunityAction Agency (planning director 1980-1981, administration board 1986-1991), Phi Beta Sigma (Iota Epsilon Sigma chapter, treasurer 1990-1992, Outstanding Member, Outstanding Achievement 1989), Phi Alph Delta (A.P. Tureaud chapter, 1982-1983, Most Dedicated Member).
Married Christina Guillory, September 26, 1981. Children: Jarvis Leonard and Matthew Jamaal.
