Sponsors

"I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in policies, but for our contribution to the human spirit."
-President John F. Kennedy

  • The State of Louisiana – Hotel/Motel Tax
  • The Black Arts Coalition with funds from the City of Shreveport
  • The Community Foundation of North Louisiana
  • Charles T. Beaird Family Foundation
  • The Parish of Caddo
  • Caddo Parish School Board
  • Shreveport Regional Arts Council with funds from the City of Shreveport

    “Supported by a grant from the Louisiana State Arts Council through the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, in cooperation with the LA State Arts Council. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works”
  • New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation
  • Tomiceana Wilson
  • AKA Sorority – Sigma Rho Omega Chapter

Friends of TPA/YAZZY:

  • S.A. Doyle & Associates
  • Orlisa K. Nash-Johnson

Little Rock, Ark Trip Sponsors:

  • Boyett Printing, Inc.
  • Martina Williams
  • Gerald Joshua
  • Gloria C. Gipson
  • Prinsey Walker