Dr. Elbert E. Allen (1921-1999) became the first black since Reconstruction to hold office in Shreveport. A… More »
August 2019, Officer CaTari Jackson became a first. The first African American female mounted patrol officer with… More »
Kelvin J. Cochran became Shreveport Fire Department’s first African American Fire Chief in 1999. Following serving as… More »
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 – (KOKA) City of Shreveport Councilwoman LeVette Fuller (District B) held a press
KOKA honors the Late Reverend William Hines, one of two first Black police officers. As a young,… More »
Shreveport City Councilwoman LeVette Fuller held a press conference early Monday morning at Government Plaza to address… More »
Congratulations to Shreveport’s own Morris Claiborne and the Kansas City Chiefs on winning Super Bowl LIV! Claiborne,… More »
Renowned gospel artist, Yolanda Adams, performed “America the Beautiful” at Super Bowl LIV. Following in the footsteps… More »
James Stewart, Sr. made history in Caddo Parish being elected as the first African American District Attorney…. More »
Cedric B. Glover made history in the City of Shreveport being elected as the first African American… More »
