SHREVEPORT, La. -- Antioch Baptist Church in Shreveport is one of the oldest churches of the community. The story of the church goes back to the late 1860s. It was formed by a group of former slaves.

The first Black Baptist church established in Caddo Parish, once restored, is now plagued with structural deficiencies that could put it in danger of being completely lost. The Antioch Baptist Church, ...

SHREVEPORT, La. -- One of the oldest black churches in Shreveport is undergoing a first step in a long awaited renovation project. Extensive work needs to be done on Antioch Baptist Church. The church ...

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Badly-needed funds are on the way to repair a deteriorating, historic Shreveport church. Antioch Baptist Church was organized in 1866 by 73 formerly enslaved people. The church ...

Northwest Louisiana has been part of several events in Black history. From the Civil War, to Civil Rights; from legendary musicians to educators, the area is full of locations touched by the past.