Black History
28 Days of Black History: Carolyn Jones
First African American student at Creswell Elementary. Louisiana had come a long way since the 1960s when…
28 Days of Black History: Jasmine Green
Green is the Youngest African American woman to serve on the school board and hold elected office…
28 Days of Black History: Tony Hunter
First African American Constable in northwest Louisiana Tony is a well-known pastor throughout Caddo Parish. Also, he’s…
28 Days of Black History: Charlie Caldwell
The first African American to hold the office of Shreveport City Marhsal. Marshal Caldwell, Jr. holds a…
28 Days Of Black History: Kelvin J. Cochran
Kelvin J. Cochran born and raised in Shreveport, LA. As a little boy, watching Shreveport firefighters put…
28 Days Of History: Mildred Pugh
Mildred Pugh served Caddo Parish Schools for 25 years as an educator Mrs. Pugh was a teacher…
28 Days Of Black History: Dr. C.O. Simpkins
Dr. C.O. Simpkins, Sr., was a dentist, civic leader, and hero in the Civil Rights movement in…
28 Days Of Black History: Dr. E. Edward Jones
Dr. E. Edward Jones was a known civil rights leader, who also became the first African American…
28 Days Of Black History: Leonard Barnes
Leonard C. Barnes was the first football coach at Booker T. Washington, the first to have the…
28 Days Of Black History: Gregory Tarver
Gregory Tarver became the first African American Senator in Northern Louisiana since reconstruction. His priority while serving as…
