North Louisiana Civil Rights Coalition celebrates Civil Rights history
The North Louisiana Civil Rights Coalition’s An Evening in Noir & Blanc was a celebration of culture, conversations and community. “It was especially meaningful to bring together artists, leaders and supporters for an evening that honored our rich history while inspiring our future,” said Dr. Angelique Feaster Evans, executive director of the North Louisiana Civil Rights Coalition. This event, held at the Shreveport Convention Center, was part of the ongoing fundraising effort for the future Civil Rights Museum at the historic Old Galilee Church. It featured the art of Yolanda Barnes, KaDavien Baylor, Connie Eaton, Eric Francis, Karen La Beau, Charmel Lester, Leia Lewis, Debra Roberson, Ron Smith and Jacquelyn Tripp. History was paid homage by having Moriah Hicks play Bernice Smith, Brenda Wimberly portray Mahalia Jackson, and Adarian Williams as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “It's about preserving our history and ensuring that the stories of those who fought for civil rights in North Louisiana are never forgotten,” Feaster Evans said. Civil Rights icon and Shreveport native Dave Dennis Sr. shared his experiences of the local and national Civil Rights Movement. Feaster Evans thinks creating the Civil Rights Museum at historic Old Galilee Church will provide a home for
