Black History

The beautifully diverse Baton Rouge community is the great city it is today because of its deep roots in Black history and culture.

Baton Rouge has been home to many African American leaders, artists, authors, filmmakers, chefs, inventors and more. It's one of the top destinations on African American heritage trails and civil rights trails across the country. Stops along the way include the site of the Baton Rouge Bus Boycott of 1953, Southern University (the largest historically Black college and university in the world), the Louisiana State Capitol, and the Baton Rouge African American Museum.

Teddy's Juke Joint
A top-down view of a table featuring fried chicken, biscuits, and dipping sauces in paper baskets, alongside drinks and sides.
Black-Owned Restaurants & Eateries in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge has no shortage of incredible places to eat, and some of the best meals in the city come from Black-owned restaurants and…
Fabulous Dancing Dolls
Explore Baton Rouge's Black History Trail: 10 Must-See Stops
Baton Rouge’s story is deeply intertwined with the fight for freedom, equality, and cultural expression.
Explore the Baton Rouge Black History Trail
Explore the challenges and hardships faced by African Americans that have shaped the history and culture of our city.
Black-Owned Businesses in Baton Rouge
We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite black-owned Baton Rouge businesses.
Two people embracing at a festival at a park in Baton Rouge
Celebrate Juneteenth in Baton Rouge
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

All Black-Owned Businesses in Baton Rouge

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