Aristede Dejoie

Aristede Dejoie (died 1917) was a businessman and state legislator in Louisiana.

He and T. B. Stamps asserted their civil rights by purchasing tickets to the dress circle at the St. Charles Theatre in New Orleans in 1875.

[2] He also was a Republican in the era of progressivism and pro-Black sentiment within the party during and after Reconstruction.

[3] In his political career he represented New Orleans, where he opened a bakery and eatery.

He was a leader in the local affiliate of the National Negro Business League and helped lead Unity Life Insurance with his sons to become an influential firm despite facing discrimination.