In 1971, black candidates were running for 21 of 27 parish seats in Madison Parish, a sign of the changing times. In other parts of Louisiana, African Americans were also running for local offices.Thomas A. Johnson, "Louisiana Negroes Seek Power", New York Times, 29 September 1971. Accessed March 20, 2018.
in 1971 black candidates were running for 21 of 27 parish seats in madison parish a sign of the changing times in other parts of louisiana african americans were also running for local officesthomas a johnson "louisiana negroes seek power" new york times 29 september 1971 accessed march 20 2018