Link to Eric Brock a look back article series...MLK Made an Important Speech in Shreveport

MLK Made Important Speech in City--a look back Aug 6%2C 2003

This was the first ever recording of Dr. King in 1958 when he was just 29 years old.  He spoke to a crowd of more than 500 at Galilee Baptist Church. Dr. Simpkins made the recording.

This article was published in the Forum on August 6, 2003.