Ribbon of Black enclaves reflects deep Louisiana history
Louisiana’s historically Black enclaves, stretching from Shreveport to Baton Rouge, reflect a legacy shaped by two centuries of plantation economies, Jim Crow laws, and systemic disinvestment. These communities, once unified within the state's 6th District, represent a fragmented geography resulting from long-term social and political marginalization. The layout of these neighborhoods highlights the enduring impact of historical racial policies on the state's modern landscape.
The neighborhoods that the old 6th District gathered up—strung along rivers, railroads, and interstates from Shreveport to Baton Rouge—are the exact communities left scattered apart by two centuries of plantations, Jim Crow, and systemic disinvestment. [...].. from Ribbon of Black enclaves reflects deep Louisiana history
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