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A Legacy of Persistance

  • Centenary College of Louisiana 2911 Centenary Boulevard Shreveport, LA, 71104 United States (map)

Black-owned oil companies in the 1930's? Geologist Mary Barrett, PhD, has assiduously researched the ups and downs of Black participation in the oil business.

Barrett's 138-page history is entitled Black Americans' Oil Industry Experiences and Black-owned Oil Companies, 1903 - 1942.

Please join us Tues, Ap 9, at one or both the locations . This is an exploration of a little-known area of American history. Please see below.

Questions? 318.272.6045.

Earlier Event: April 7
360 Allstars
Later Event: April 10
Figure Drawing Session