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Downtown Shreveport is home to African American lawyers, accountants, governmental officials, realtors, retailers, restaurateurs, developers, builders, business owners, and property owners.  We are better as a community because of their accomplishments and contributions!  Downtown Shreveport salutes the achievements of our African American partners as we all work to revitalize the heart of Shreveport.

Where can you find the right blend of art, fun, and perfect cocktail…in downtown’s Artipsy Studio!  Located at 450 Clyde Fant Parkway, Suite 600, the Red River District’s “paint and sip arts bar, instructional arts studio and event space”, is a downtown favorite.  Owner and arts instructor Nina Forch says that Artipsy is “about the […]

Business and downtown property owner Drayden Dunn’s desire to own his own business had been a dream since high school when he and some friends formed a music and video production business.  That business, Young Pros Entertainment, allowed Dunn to use his creativity, get a taste for being his own boss, and achieving a dream […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Downtown Specials on Valentines Day – Be sure to make reservations or check to see if required. For the full list of Galentine’s and Valentine’s happenings, check our event calendar. Abby Singer’s Bistro 617 Texas St. RFC is the perfect spot for a romantic Valentine’s date with Oscar-nominated films on the big screen, and candy […]

Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day Celebrations, great places to eat, fun things to do….downtown is your place to experience it.  You can experience more Mardi Gras before the parade at Sci-Port Discovery Center 2024 Red River Mardi Gras Bash.  Saturday, February 10th, 11: 30 am – 3 pm, Sci-Port Discovery Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway. All […]