Day: February 16, 2024

Whitney Warren Artist Showcase at The Agora Borealis

Join The Agora Borealis at 2pm on February 17th for the official opening of Whitney Danielle Warren’s show at 421 Lake Street. The collection of mixed media art is full of colorful, textural and imaginative artistic inspiration for your viewing and purchase pleasure. You can also meet the artist and find out about their journey. […]

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From the Past to Today: African Americans Contribute to Downtown

Downtown Shreveport has a diverse culture when it comes to businesses, entrepreneurship, and influence.  Black-owned businesses are helping the city center thrive with their exceptional services and products.  These are just a few of the icons adding to the excitement and uniqueness of downtown. Pop N Pizza at 500 Texas Street, (on the corner of […]

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Cine Noir: Black Voices in Film

Robinson Film Center, in partnership with Mahogani Media, proudly presents the 2024 CineNoir: Black Voices in Film series. The series will showcase and celebrate the rich and diverse tapestry of black culture through film during Black History Month. The weeklong event will feature studio released films, along with local and regionally made independent features, documentaries, […]

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Have You Seen Lead Belly – Stroll On Texas Street and You Will

Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter was one of the south’s notable blues guitarists and composers.  Born in Mooringsport, Louisiana, Ledbetter spent his formative years in Shreveport where he had run-ins with the law but continued to play, sing, and compose.  He was a major influence for blues, folk and country music.  Lead Belly died in 1949 […]

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Calanthean Temple – Rooftop Dances and Legendary Musicians

The building at 1103 Texas Avenue was built by a “non-denominational Black Knights of Pythias, women’s auxiliary in 1923.  It was most noted for the dances held on its rooftop and the famous legendary musicians who played the Roof Top Club.  Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton, Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Count Basie were just a few […]

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