More than 124,000 people in Northwest Louisiana benefi tted in 2016. For every dollar invested, United Way is able to provide $4.74 in return (ROI). More than 70 programs were funded in 2017 providing services to nearly 200,000 people.

Located in downtown Shreveport’s Red River District, Bon Temps is directly beneath the old Texas Street bridge.

Dear Sir, As a black (or some shade in between) so-called African-American male of the only human race endorsed by Almighty God but apparently unknown to most human beings, I applaud your insightful and riveting article on the sad state of racial diversity in this great country in which we live.