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Louisiana Civil Rights Trail marks trek to equality

On Feb. 1, the start of Black History Month, Leona Tate stood near the doorway she first entered more than 60 years ago as one of three Black students to integrate the McDonogh 19 Elementary School in New Orleans.

Historic Allendale church key part of Louisiana Civil Rights Trail

SHREVEPORT, La. You don t have to look far to find black history in Shreveport Little Union Baptist Church is the site of the third marker on the Louisiana Civil Rights

Marker honors role of Dooky Chase s restaurant in civil rights history

Marker honors role of Dooky Chase s restaurant in civil rights history © Provided by WDSU New Orleans marker honors role of dooky chase s restaurant in civil rights history A landmark that has steered New Orleans through many changing times is taking on another role as Louisiana looks to bring tourists back.Sign up for our Newsletters Dooky Chase s Restaurant has hosted hungry patrons of all races when few other places in New Orleans did. It hosted civil rights pioneers and American presidents alike. And starting this week, it hosts a life-sized steel silhouette honoring the staple s place in Louisiana history. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser s office unveiled the marker Monday, the first in what will be a 15-stop trail honoring the state s civil rights landmarks.

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