Booker T. Washington performing educational play ‘Shreveport Rising: We’ve Come This Far by Faith’
Published: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:50 AM CDT
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Sixty years ago, students from Booker T. Washington were intimidated, stopped in their tracks and beaten as they marched for equality.
A stage play will take place Thursday, Sept. 21 that is dedicated to the fateful day. “Shreveport Rising: We’ve Come This Far by Faith” will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. Admission will be $20.
Director Vincent Williams, event chairperson Sharon Johnson and Monica Blake Mickle visited the KSLA Café on Tuesday, Sept. 19 to discuss the play.
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