SHREVEPORT, La. — Men from across the region and beyond gathered in Shreveport for the inaugural Men Moving Our World celebration, an evening dedicated to recognizing the men whose service, leadership and contributions make a difference in their communities.
The black-tie affair, held at Independence Stadium, brought together men of all ages, backgrounds and professions for an evening of appreciation and recognition.
Barbara Norton-Irving, founder of the African American Parade Celebration Committee, said the celebration was created to give men an opportunity to be honored for the important roles they play in their families and communities.
“For the last four years, we've done an event for women to celebrate them, to lift them up, to let them know how important they are to our world,” Norton-Irving said.
“And it has to be a 50-50. So we decided that we're going to bring men through to let them know how much we really appreciate them. Because many times men never get honored.”
During the evening, honorees received certificates recognizing their dedication.
For David White, the recognition came as a surprise and carried special meaning. White said Norton-Irving approached him after s...