612. Part 2 of our conversation with Carlis Wright Robinson. In response to racial segregation in Major League Baseball, African American players and officials formed their own league, titled, The Negro Leagues. Despite not playing in Major League Baseball, Wright, like countless other African Americans in baseball at that time, by their mere presence and participation in baseball at that time in America, rejected racism and served as pioneers for future generations. Johnny Wright was one of the excellent players who remained in the Negro League. Wright’s daughter, Carlis Wright Robinson, recently shared her father’s story and history in her book, The Wright Side of History: The Life and Career of Johnny Wright, Co-Pioneer in Breaking Baseball’s Color Barrier, as Told by His Daughter (In Due Season Publishing). Carlis recently spoke with us to discuss her work, her father’s legacy, and what she would like for readers to take away when they read her book. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 220 years. Order your copy today! This week in Louisiana history. February 8, 1898. The Grandfather Clause enacted to prevent black men from voting. This week in New Orleans history. Ground was broken for for the Notre Dame Seminary on Carrollton Avenue on February 8, 1922. This week in Louisiana. Krewe of Harambee Mardi Gras / MLK Day Parade February 17, 2025 Downtown Shreveport Milam St at Texas St to Municipal Auditorium Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 470-9843 Website Celebrate unity and diversity at the Krewe of Harambee Parade, a beloved tradition honoring African-American culture with vibrant floats, soulful music, and infectious energy. Join us downtown for a parade that brings people together in celebration of community, culture, and Mardi Gras joy! Postcards from Louisiana. Louisiana Book Festival Band. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.