Shreveport Mural Commemorates Black Voting Rights (Aug. 16, 2023)
August 18, 2023
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Shreveport Sun
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Photos: New mural unveiled featuring Shreveport civil rights leader C.O. Simpkins
August 17, 2023
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by Jill Picket for The Shreveport Bossier City Advocate
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Mural highlights deep history of voter engagement in Shreveport
August 17, 2023
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by Miriam Samake for KTALnews.com
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See Ka’Davien Baylor’s new mural The Power of the Ballot.
August 16, 2023
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Shreveport Times
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The Power Coalition for Equity and Justice Commemorates Black Voting Rights with New Mural in Shreveport
August 8, 2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SHREVEPORT, LA, August 4, 2023 —A new mural commissioned by the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice, titled “The Power of the Ballot” by local muralist KaDavien Baylor will be unveiled at the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity House in Shreveport on August 16, 2023, at 6:00 PM. This piece of art pays tribute to local and national civil rights leaders who pioneered the battle for African American voting rights in Shreveport, providing a significant reminder of past struggles and progress achieved. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Cultural Crossroads, a non-profit committed to preserving and promoting BIPOC cultural and artistic expression, hosted the Artspreneur: The Business of Art Conference in Baton Rouge last March. The Power Coalition for Equity and Justice granted four artists micro commissions themed “Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Power.” The awardees selected by conference attendees were KaDavien Baylor of Shreveport, David Jones II...
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The Re-Up event allows students to refill school supplies for free
February 1, 2023
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by Daffney Dawson for KSLA
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – At this point in the school year, kids may be running out of supplies. To help with this issue, a Shreveport teacher is helping replenish those supplies. Marvkevea’s Learning Center is hosting The Re-Up at Sci-Port. Parents and students have the chance to tour the new exhibits, get free school supplies and enjoy an evening dance party! Marvkevea Campbell says he hosts a summer school supply giveaway and was inspired to replenish those items this winter. ...
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Power Coalition for Equity and Justice Advocating for Early Voting in Caddo Parish
October 21, 2022
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For Immediate Release Shreveport, LA– Today, October 21, 2022, Power Coalition for Equity and Justice (PCEJ), along with partners will celebrate the commencement of a second early voting location in Caddo Parish at the Shreve Memorial Library- Hamilton/South Caddo Branch. This significant moment and location will be marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. “This moment is a huge win for those in the community of Caddo,” said Ashley Shelton, CEO of PCEJ. “Since 2016, the people have been demanding a second early voting location. Early voting is one way people can show up and have their voices heard. It gives voters juggling responsibilities options on when and how they can make time to still get to the polls. In this day and age flexibility makes a difference in how people participate.” In 2021, PCEJ along with a group of partner organizations drafted a letter to the Caddo...
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Family Fun Block Party being thrown by NWLA Makerspace, 318 Makes
September 11, 2022
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By Brittney Hazelton for KSLA
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – The NWLA Makerspace and creative group 318 Makes is inviting the public to bring their families to enjoy its Family Fun Block Party. The party begins on Sept 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a morning filled with music, family, food, and fun for all ages. These events are to be held on one Saturday every month with special activities....
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