Modern Beauty Historical Tours

Modern Beauty Historical Tours Explore Shreveport's rich history of strong people creating positive change. Take a walk thought the

09/10/2020

Join us in the coming weeks as we continue our Beauty and The Ballot Box series.

Next week we will cover the the engaging Mamie Love Wallace, and the following week the dedication of the late Anne Brewster.

Remember that we are in voting season! You can go to vote.org to find the registrar of voters in your area, and if you would like to learn more about my personal experience and story in civil rights, check this link to read Henrietta Wildsmith's article for the Shreveport Times.

https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/2020/08/21/first-black-student-creswell-elementary-shreveport-recalls-experience/5616584002/

Many blessings, and speak soon!

09/04/2020

Stylists and barbers, as you serve your clients this Labor Day weekend, please remember that you have the privilege and opportunity to make an impact.

We are in voting season. Be registered, be informed, and encourage your clients, the people in your community, to do the same.

Don't know how to get registered? Head over to vote.org to find out how to register and where to vote in your area.

06/15/2020

With the month of May officially behind us, it's important to note the closing of North Louisiana's historic .

On May 30, owner/operator and civil rights trailblazer Carolyn Jones officially closed the doors of the landmark.

Moving forward, Ms. Jones will continue to , write and share the legacy of Modern Beauty Shop, its role in Louisiana histoy, and the remarkable women that founded it.

***For a glimpse of her forthcoming docu-series - click below. ***

:In the interest of public safety and wellness, all BEAUTY AND THE BALLOT BOX events, lectures, and appearances have be...
03/18/2020

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In the interest of public safety and wellness, all BEAUTY AND THE BALLOT BOX events, lectures, and appearances have been postponed until further notice.

Thank you for your understanding.

God bless, be and well.

Did you know? Our & the Ballot Box Tour is the only recognized cultural attraction in the state of that celebrates t...
03/09/2020

Did you know?

Our & the Ballot Box Tour is the only recognized cultural attraction in the state of that celebrates the essential of African American Cosmetologists and the Voter Rights movement.

Many thanks to historian, artist and photographer Jeri Hilt for capturing this lovely image of Civil Rights Trailblazer,...
03/09/2020

Many thanks to historian, artist and photographer Jeri Hilt for capturing this lovely image of Civil Rights Trailblazer, and Modern Beauty Shop owner, Carolyn Jones.

Historic Tour Celebrating Women's History & Voter Rights to Partner with Library System March 8, 2020Shreveport, LA - H...
03/09/2020

Historic Tour Celebrating Women's History & Voter Rights to Partner with Library System

March 8, 2020

Shreveport, LA - Hosted by local civil rights trailblazer and cosmetologist Carolyn Jones, the & the Ballot Box Tour series, is the only recognized cultural attraction in the state of Louisiana that honors the essential contributions of African American Cosmetologists in the Rights movement.

In celebration of Women's History Month and in recognition of this year's inspired theme, "Valiant Women of the Vote"; we are honored to officially launch the & the Ballot Box Tour.

Audiences will enjoy an engaging , view artifacts and experience original inspired by the Beauty & the Ballot Box theme.

For a complete of tour dates, please see below:


March 14
2 pm
Bossier Parish Libraries
History Center
2206 Beckett Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
Phone: (318) 746- 7717


March 17
10:30 am
Shreve Memorial Library
Wallette Library Branch
363 Hearne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101


March 18
1pm
Shreve Memorial Library
Cedar Grove Library Branch
8303 Line Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71106
Phone: (318) 868-3890


March 19
12:30 pm
Shreve Memorial Library
Hamilton South Caddo Branch
2111 West Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA 71118
Phoe: (318) 687- 6824

Background

In the 1960's, 's Modern Beauty Shop not only served as a haven for local women seeking beautification, but also as a cultural gathering place and center for civic advancement.

would host small political forums, coordinate community listening sessions, and even offer on-site test prep for the discriminatory voter registration or "literacy tests" required to gain access to vote.

Modern Beauty Shop is owned and operated by Carolyn Jones.

are offered weekly by appointment, however, travel requests will be considered pending availability.

Many to Bossier Parish Libraries and the Shreve Memorial Library system for their partnership and on-going commitment to the recognition, celebration and of Northwesr 's history, heritage and .

For more information or to book a tour, please email [email protected] or contact Duplessis Consulting at (209)720-4ART.

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