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This week’s program features the College of Education at Grambling State University, a historic institution with a legacy of training African American teachers, principals, and educational leaders across Louisiana and the South. The College of Education offers traditional pathways to teacher certification, as well as several new initiatives designed to fuel and sustain the teacher workforce.

Wendy Benscoter serves as Executive Director of Shreveport Common, Inc., where she helps lead a broad public-private partnership focused on revitalizing a nine-block area into a creative cultural community. Under her leadership, the award-winning effort has preserved historic buildings, created new spaces for living and working, and strengthened the neighborhood through creative placemaking

Wendy Benscoter serves as Executive Director of Shreveport Common, Inc., where she helps lead a broad public-private partnership focused on revitalizing a nine-block area into a creative cultural community. Under her leadership, the award-winning effort has preserved historic buildings, created new spaces for living and working, and strengthened the neighborhood through creative placemaking

Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with the Reverend Asriel McClain, NLCRC Board Board-Vice President and artist Jacquelyn Tripp about the Evening in Noir & Blanc, an event featuring Civil Rights Leader Dave Dennis Sr. , music, food and more to help raise funds for the future Civil Rights Museum at Old Galilee Church.

Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with the Reverend Asriel McClain, NLCRC Board Board-Vice President and artist Jacquelyn Tripp about the Evening in Noir & Blanc, an event featuring Civil Rights Leader Dave Dennis Sr. , music, food and more to help raise funds for the future Civil Rights Museum at Old Galilee Church.

Sonya Holden is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Shreveport Pregnancy Center, where she leads efforts to support women, men, babies, and families through pregnancy support, parenting education, practical resources, and compassionate care. With more than 32 years of ministry experience, she is committed to helping families navigate difficult seasons and build stronger futures.

Sonya Holden is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Shreveport Pregnancy Center, where she leads efforts to support women, men, babies, and families through pregnancy support, parenting education, practical resources, and compassionate care. With more than 32 years of ministry experience, she is committed to helping families navigate difficult seasons and build stronger futures.

Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6 p.m. October is ADHD Awareness Month, and on this edition of Health Matters, we’re taking a closer look at ADHD—how it can affect children and adults, what the signs may look like, and why it can sometimes be difficult to recognize.We also explore ADHD in girls, including why it may be missed or diagnosed later and how symptoms can sometimes differ from the more familiar picture of ADHD.

Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6 p.m. October is ADHD Awareness Month, and on this edition of Health Matters, we’re taking a closer look at ADHD—how it can affect children and adults, what the signs may look like, and why it can sometimes be difficult to recognize.We also explore ADHD in girls, including why it may be missed or diagnosed later and how symptoms can sometimes differ from the more familiar picture of ADHD.

Valencia Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor–Supervisor and Founder and Executive Director of Social Therapy Project, a nonprofit dedicated to healing communities through initiatives that support mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. An educator, speaker, and mental health advocate, she is committed to connecting individuals and communities with meaningful resources, support, and opportunities for personal growth.