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Friday, February 22, 2008

Meet the author

Denise Sumotzy, author of "Hidden Identity," will be at the Wallette branch of Shreve Memorial Library, 363 Hearne Ave., at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25.
Sumotzy brings to life a nail-biting story of lies and deceit in this tale about a solitary black man who conceals his identity to pave the way for freedom and justice.
Depicted in and around the Civil War era, the story takes you back to the lives of African-Americans of years long ago. Books are available for $8.99.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Neighborhood walk

The Shreveport Police Pastor Program will conduct a neighborhood walk in Shreveport's Hollywood neighborhood at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19.
The group will meet at Hattie Perry Park, 4300 Ledbetter. They will then go to the streets adjacent to the park for about an hour, speaking with residents about Crime Stoppers and crime prevention and encouraging them to attend an upcoming prayer vigil.
The prayer vigil will take place Thursday, Feb. 21, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Hattie Perry Park. This effort is part of an ongoing Stop the Violence campaign following the shooting death of a 15-year-old girl in that neighborhood last year.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Starting a new chapter

A new chapter is opening in the 138-year history of Mount Zion CME Church. At 3 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 17) the church will commemorate the dedication of its new $1 million sanctuary and educational facility at 414 East Union St., in Minden.
Bishop Thomas L. Brown Sr., presiding prelate of the Fourth Episcopal District, will be the guest speaker.
The church, founded in 1870, was burned in the early morning hours of July 20, 2005. Since then the congregation has held services first in the chapel of Benevolent Funeral Home and later in the 14th District Building.
Now, nearly two years after the June 6, 2006, groundbreaking, the congregation is ready for its new home. The sanctuary seats 290 people and an adjacent educational building will be used for senior activities and tutorial programs.
Come out and help the Mount Zion congregation celebrate its new home.

Friday, February 8, 2008

Black History Month program to feature Bobby Seale

Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, will be the featured speaker at Grambling State University's Black History Month program at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14.
The event will be held in the Nursing Building Auditorium on campus. The topic is "Power to the People: Revolutionary Struggles of the Past, Present and Future."
Following the event, Seale will answer questions and autograph books and memorabilia. Although the event is open to the public, seating will be limited.