Today was nothing short of AMAZING! 🎉✨

🖤❤️💛💚 In celebration of Black History Month, we gathered together to honor the incredible individuals who have made a lasting impact on our community — leaders, trailblazers, and changemakers whose legacy continues to pave the way ...for generations to come.

It was our esteemed honor to recognize:
🌟 Ret. Major Freddie Price Sr.
🌟 Ret. Brigadier General Owen Monconduit
🌟 Late Israel B. Curtis
🌟 Late John E. Allen Jr.
🌟 Mr. Randy Holly Jr.
🌟 Mr. Levator Boyd
🌟 Mr. Herbert Dixon

Your dedication, service, and influence will never be forgotten. 💫

We would also like to extend a special thank you to the next generation for their courage and confidence to stand up and speak on behalf of our honorees. 👏🏾✨

🌟 Brooke Price
🌟 Ellis Turner
🌟 Trinity Baptiste
🌟 Christian Jones
🌟 Alex Turner
🌟 Parris Jones
🌟 Jordan Holmes

Your voices matter, and you represent the future of the legacy we celebrate today. 💚

A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Ingrid Johnson for her valuable contributions to making this event such a success. 🌟 Your dedication and support truly made a difference!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who attended and helped make our 3rd Annual Central Louisiana African American Culture & Heritage Center event a monumental occasion to remember! 🎊 Your presence, support, and love truly made the day special.

Special thanks to the incredible D.R.E.A.M Drumline, led by Mr. Kevin Johnson 🥁🔥, for bringing the energy and delivering a phenomenal performance!

Again, thank you all for making this a powerful, memorable, and uplifting day for our community. Together, we celebrate the past, honor the present, and inspire the future! 🖤❤️💛💚

#BlackHistoryMonth #HonoringLegacies #CommunityStrong #CultureAndHeritage #CentralLouisiana #BlackExcellence #NextGeneration #Trailblazers #3rdAnnualEvent #CelebratingHeritage

🏆✨ Honoring Excellence: 2026 AACHC Honorees ✨🏆

We are proud to recognize the outstanding individuals selected as the 2026 African American Cultural Heritage Center (AACHC) Honorees—leaders whose dedication, service, and impact continue to uplift and inspire our community. ...🖤🌟

👏 Please join us in celebrating:
• Ret. Brigadier General Owen Monconduit
• Ret. Major Freddie Price Sr.
• Mr. Randy Holly Jr.
• Mr. Levator Boyd
• The late Mr. John Allen
• Mr. Herbert Dixon
• The late Mr. Israel “Bo” Curtis

These honorees represent excellence, leadership, and a lasting commitment to making a difference. We look forward to celebrating their achievements and honoring their legacy. 💫

#AACHC2026 #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityLeaders #HonoringExcellence #CelebrateLegacy #RPL #AfricanAmericanHistory #LocalHeroes 🏆🖤✨

🎉✨ It’s the eve before the BIG day! ✨🎉

Tomorrow at 11:00 AM, join us at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch for our 3rd Annual Central Louisiana African American Cultural Heritage Center Event! 🖤💛💚

We’ll be celebrating alongside our incredible honorees, their... families, friends, and the entire community. It’s going to be a powerful, joyful, and unforgettable gathering filled with pride and connection. 🙌🏾✨

You do NOT want to miss this event!

Set your reminder, bring a friend, and we’ll see you tomorrow at 11! ❤️

#MLKBranch #AfricanAmericanHeritage #CentralLouisiana #CommunityCelebration #CelebrateCulture #DontMissIt ✨

🎉✨ Come on down, come on down! ✨🎉

Tomorrow is the BIG day! 🙌🏾

Our 3rd Annual Central Louisiana African American Cultural Heritage Center Event will be held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch and kicks off at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 21st! 🖤💛💚
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Join us for a powerful celebration of culture, history, community, and creativity. It’s going to be an unforgettable day filled with inspiration, connection, and pride! ✊🏾📚🎶

🥁 Don’t miss the D.R.E.A.M Drumline led by Mr. Kevin Johnson!
D.R.E.A.M stands for Determined to Reach, Expose, And Motivate — and they are sure to bring the energy! 🔥

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come ready to celebrate! We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

#MLKBranch #AfricanAmericanHeritage #CulturalCelebration #DREAMDrumline #CommunityStrong #CelebrateCulture ✨

🐰📚 Annual Easter Basket Read-Off 🌸✨

Calling all book lovers—of every age! Our Annual Easter Basket Read-Off is back, and it’s time to read your way to a springtime surprise! 🌷🐣

📅 Begins March 1

Here’s how to join the fun:
📖 Log your ...reading in your Beanstack account
🎟️ Earn entries into a drawing for a festive Easter Basket prize
📚 The more you read, the more chances you have to win!

🏆 Four winners will be selected at each branch:
👶 Ages 0–5
🧒 Ages 6–12
🎧 Teens 12–18
📘 Adults 18+

So pick up a book, start turning those pages, and hop into the fun—you could be one of our lucky Easter Basket winners! 🐇💐

#EasterBasketReadOff #Beanstack #LibraryFun #ReadersOfAllAges #SpringReading #ReadToWin 🌸📚🐰