Morris F. X. Jeff, Sr., was a pioneer in establishing recreational and educational programs for African American children when New Orleans was segregated, was born in Morgan City, Louisiana.
After moving to New Orleans with his family at an early age, Jeff graduated from McDonogh 35 High School and Xavier University.
Dr. Morris dedicated his life to fighting the battles of those who needed it most, African American children.
He was a licensed clinician and a widely respected expert on a number of subjects including transracial adoption, black-on-black violence, welfare reform, reparation, manhood development, cultural diversity, and the middle passage.
He appeared on the NBC Today Show, ABC Night Line, CBS Night Watch and the Oprah Winfrey Show as an opponent to transracial adoptions.
