Allendale Strong Podcast
Congratulations, You have came upon Allendale Strong. We are a community organization born from the love and admiration of the Allendale Neighborhood in Shreveport, Louisiana. The organization sprang from the fight to stop the I-49 inner city connector through the historical black community that birth some the greats of Shreveport. The two people that will take on this journey through history and fight is a man who is known for documenting some of Louisiana most important news, John Perkins. The Producer is a man born from the street of Allendale and Shreveport, Roosevelt Bryant. So sit back and let us introduce you to the people of Allendale and its fight for equal justice against those that mean to quiet us. Sorry but we walked in with a bullhorn!
Episodes
27 episodes
Ep. 27: David Snell
In this episode, We speak with the president of the Fuller Center for Housing, David Snell. We discuss the building of the homes in Allendale and what inspired the build in the first place. We also discuss the new talk of "affordable housing".
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Episode 27
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56:45
EP 26: Reclaiming your neighborhood
In this episode, we are speaking with Chris Baldwin of Decatur, Ga. We talk about his journey in getting ahead of Gentrification, and his thought on gentrification, and how it feels to see the value of your home rise and not cash out. Delving i...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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48:24
Episode 25 Allendale Strong podcast - The future is bright
We talk to Angelle Bradford about public policy. How we are in a Car Centric nation that does not help the most needy. The interesting convos she has had with politicians regarding transportation and how they aren't all bad. We also see if she ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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56:29
Episode 24 The Rundown
We are back given a rundown of the past 2022.
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:57:40
Episode 23 The Rustic Poet
Today we talked to Ozelia and Jorge Washington. They are Allendale residence and the descendants of one of Allendale gems. Poet Ephraim David Tyler. We talk about Mr. Tyler and his poems. We also explore teaching and the legacy of home ownershi...
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Episode 23
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1:07:45
Allendale Strong Episode 22 Community Park
In this episode, we are talking to Aaron Lewis. He is the park manager of Bilbery Park and community center. He is also a pastor and classmate of mine from the Class of 96 of the mighty BTW Lions. We talk about having a park and community cente...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:10:35
Episode 21 - A weekend like no other
Me, John and Kim get together to go over the weekend that was. From Transportation Dr. Shawn Wilson to Chuck Marohn's Confessions of a Recovering Engineering book signing we had a eventful weekend. Join us as we reminisce over the good time we ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:06:36
Episode 20 - A friendship like no other
This is a wonderful interview with Deidra and Eric Robertson. They are the residents of the South Highland Friendship House. There sorry is wonderful and heart fulfilling and I hope you join us. Come and meet Deidra and Eric Robertson.
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46:25
Episode 19 The Italian Connection
Today we talk to Susan Keith and Charles R. "Chuck" Fulco Jr. Two wonderful people that tell us their stories of Allendale when it was a haven for the immigrants of Shreveport. We discuss children antics, great food, The Sons of Italy and our p...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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59:26
Allendale Strong - Episode 18 - Break out your history books
This is an episode that I absolutely geeked out on. We have the great Dr. Laura McLemore here. She is dropping knowledge left and right. I am overjoyed to have her here. We talk about our love for history and our love for Shreveport histo...
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Episode 18
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1:43:56
Allendale Strong Episode 17 St. Joe
Hello everyone. This is an exciting episode because we are back with John and William. William always seem to give us the knowledge we seek and on this episode he does not disappoint. We talk about the boulevard, the new police headquarters and...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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56:05
Allendale Strong Episode 16 The Gangs all here
The gangs all here, Me, Kim Dorothy and John. We are here to discuss everything from Cedric Glover's bill to the hollow promises from the Committee of 100. The discussion turns to Gentrification, Our city intellectuals, trust circles and The Le...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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2:07:34
Allendale Strong Episode 15 - Y-49's Mike Waldon
In this episode we are sitting with Y-49's Mike Waldon, discussing the fight to stop I-49 through Lafayette. Through the hard determination by the Sierra Club and Y-49, they have continued their campaign to stop LaDOT by informing the public ab...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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58:57
Allendale Strong Episode #14 - Norm Marshall of Smart Mobility Inc
On this episode we are meeting with Norm Marshall of Smart Mobility Inc. We talk to him about traffic modeling, The different tactics contractors and politicians use to push through bad highway projects, and the Interstate Industrial complex. C...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:04:47
Episode 13 - All of Us
In this episode, we talk to Rose Wilson McCulloch and Brenda Wimberly about Cedar Grove, Cooper Road and how Jackson Heights and Rosenberg Subdivision are connected. We dive deeper into the home ownership, Allendale's proximity to Downtown Shre...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:41:31
Episode 12 - neighborhood association
Allendale Strong Episode #12 Neighborhood Association with Jameelah El Amin of the Pamoja House and Njeri Camara It was just too much good convo going on in this episode. Sit down and listen this collaboration of Ladies talk about Shrevep...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:35:40
Allendale Strong - Episode #11 Ladies day
We have a change. No John but we have Dorothy back in his temporary absence. We also have Gloria Murrell joining us to make this a great Ladies Day. We talk about everything from CC Antoine home to SWEPCO park. Join us.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:30:57
Allendale Strong Episode #10 with Poetic X
We are privileged to bring you the great philosopher Poetic X. WE go into the metaphysical, historical narratives, and race relations. Don't miss out on this.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:08:01
Allendale Strong Episode #9 - Claiborne Avenue Alliance's Amy Stelly
So happy we are able to sit down with this multi-talented artist, designer, planner, teacher, and licensed tour guide that has studied with acclaimed masters, including Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Douglas Farr and the late Charles Mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:10:07
Allendale Strong Episode #8 Allendale Co op
Episode #8 we talk to Rebecca Scott and Tina and Lonzo Sheffield III about the Allendale Corner store Co-op. We are so happy to be apart of this venture. Please enjoy watching and think about becoming a member of the Allendale Food Co-op. Info ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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47:49
Allendale strong Episode #7 Hanging out with James Thomas
When we talked to James Thomas, he showed us the passion and love for Allendale that we all had grown to know. He tells us the stories of Shreveport musical past and gives us a blueprint for our musical future. Please enjoy, hit the like button...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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36:08
Allendale Strong podcast #6 with Will Hartman SWEPCO Park's savior
Today we talk to William Hartman. He noted the historical aspect of SWEPCO park and saved it from destruction by having it declared as a Historical Landmark. Check out this video for more context. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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58:55
Allendale Strong Episode #5 - Money and Housing - What you need to know!
This is Episode #5 for Allendale Strong. Today we are talking to Mrs. Kay Camp and Ms. Regina Rye. Mrs. Camp is a retired financial advisor and Ms. Rye is a Shreveport area Real Estate Agent. We discuss how having financial literacy can help th...
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Episode 5
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1:06:10
Allendale Strong podcast #4. What will we rather do with the I-49
This is the Allendale Strong podcast #4. What will we rather do with the I-49 money. We also explore the possibilities of using technology to help police deescalate the situation.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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53:38
Community Renewal Internationals Kim Mitchell
Thank you for checking us out again. Today we will introduce you to Community Renewal International's Kim Mitchell. A man with a heart the size of Texas. He talks about how he came to help Allendale Strong! He talks about his work with Communit...
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Episode 3
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