SHREVEPORT, La. — A long-standing community initiative is once again helping local students prepare for the upcoming school year.
Registration is underway for the 22nd annual back-to-school shoe and backpack giveaway, hosted by the African American Celebration Parade Committee.
Since its inception, the program has provided over 36,000 pairs of new shoes to regional students. Founder Barbara Norton emphasizes that the event aims to boost student self-esteem as they head back to the classroom…