Allendale Strong Podcast

In this episode, We speak with the president of the Fuller Center for Housing, David Snell. We discuss the building of the homes in Allendale and what inspired the build in the first place. We also discuss the new talk of "affordable housing".

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In this episode, we are speaking with Chris Baldwin of Decatur, Ga. We talk about his journey in getting ahead of Gentrification, and his thought on gentrification, and how it feels to see the value of your home rise and not cash out. Delving into the mind state of knowing the challenges of being in a gentrifying neighborhood before the gentrification. We also delve into the notion of staying in our community and reclaiming what we lost.

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We talk to Angelle Bradford about public policy. How we are in a Car Centric nation that does not help the most needy. The interesting convos she has had with politicians regarding transportation and how they aren't all bad. We also see if she is interested with throwing her hat in the ring. 

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We are back given a rundown of the past 2022.

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Today we talked to Ozelia and Jorge Washington. They are Allendale residence and the descendants of one of Allendale gems. Poet Ephraim David Tyler. We talk about Mr. Tyler and his poems. We also explore teaching and the legacy of home ownership. Please Join Us.

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In this episode, we are talking to Aaron Lewis. He is the park manager of Bilbery Park and community center. He is also a pastor and classmate of mine from the Class of 96 of the mighty BTW Lions. We talk about having a park and community center in the heart of neighborhood. Also the connection he has with the kids and the community. Please take the time out to take a listen with us as have a convo with Aaron Lewis.

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Me, John and Kim get together to go over the weekend that was. From Transportation Dr. Shawn Wilson to Chuck Marohn's Confessions of a Recovering Engineering book signing we had a eventful weekend. Join us as we reminisce over the good time we had. 

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This is a wonderful interview with Deidra and Eric Robertson. They are the residents of the South Highland Friendship House. There sorry is wonderful and heart fulfilling and I hope you join us. Come and meet Deidra and Eric Robertson. 

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Today we talk to Susan Keith and Charles R. "Chuck" Fulco Jr. Two wonderful people that tell us their stories of Allendale when it was a haven for the immigrants of Shreveport. We discuss children antics, great food, The Sons of Italy and our personal connections to a place we both love. Chill with us as explore Allendale together. Benvenuto!

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This is an episode that I absolutely geeked out on.  We have the great Dr. Laura McLemore here. She is dropping knowledge left and right. I am overjoyed to have her here. We talk about our love for history and our love for Shreveport history. I learned a lot and hope you do too. Take this journey with us as Dr. Laura McLemore take us on a journey through time.  

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