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John came to Shreveport in January of 1977 when he was transferred to Barksdale AFB.

He’s been active in Shreveport politics since deciding to make Shreveport his home.

John practiced law for 40 years and he now monitors local politics. He regularly attends Shreveport City Council and Caddo Parish Commission meetings.

John is published weekly in The Inquisitor, bi-monthly in The Forum News, and frequently in the Shreveport Times.

He enjoys addressing civic groups on local government issues and elections.

 

THE ENTITIES RECEIVING DONATIONS FROM CURTIS “50 CENT” JACKSON

This past week Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson made large donations to nine Shreveport nonprofit organizations.
 
Here is information from the Louisiana Secretary of State website and organization webpages:
 
1. Gingerbread House Bossier-Caddo Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc.
 
1700 Buckner Square, Ste 101
Shreveport, La.
Executive Director Jessica Milan Miller
Services dealing with child abuse and forensic interview tips
 
2. The Fountains Community Development Corporation
 
2816 Round Grove Lane
Shreveport, La.
President Patrick Williams
Provides free medical services and services for the homeless
 
3. Families Helping Families Region 7
 
212 Bobbie St,. Ste 100
Bossier City, La
President Dana Williams
Provides services for people with disabilities
 
4. Elle Foundation
 
7850 Oak Creek Trail
Shreveport, La.
President Margaret Walton
Provides supportive services for veterans who are single, head of household or spouse of the head of household, homeless veterans
 
5. Moms on a Mission
 
2513 Dundee Circle
Shreveport, La.
President Martha Tyler
Supports mothers who have lost a child to gun violence
 
6. Best 13 (Black Economics & Social Transformation)
 
1533 Marshall Ste 203
Shreveport, La
President Constidious Johnson
Empower the Black community through economic growth, social equity, and inclusive opportunities
 
7.  Martin Luther King Community Development Corporation
 
3067 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Shreveport, La.
President Irma D. Rogers
Improvement of MLK Community including representation at the City Council, the Caddo Commission and the Metropolitan Planning Commission
 
8. Martin Luther King Neighborhood Association
 
1341 Russell Road
Shreveport, La.
President Bennie Dotie
Services that enhance the quality of life by nutrition, education, fellowship, and recreational activities in MLK
 
9. Northwest Louisiana Youth Golf and Education Foundation, Inc
 
5646 Lakeshore Dr. Unit 6
Shreveport, La.
President Fred Lews
Establish/administer programs to impact young lives with golf course partnerships and recreational programs with SPAR

All these non-profit organizations are in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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