Earnest Lampkins (1928–2018), a native of Shreveport, earned a PhD and had a career as a music educator. He taught music at all levels, becoming supervisor of music for Caddo Parish. He founded the Louisiana School of Professions.Obituary: Earnest Lampkins, first published in Shreveport Times, January 16, 2018 In 2004, Lampkins was elected as the first black mayor of Greenwood, where he had long been active in the community. Against running for a second term, Lampkins ceased any intentions due to gunshots fired into his house, alongside continued threats and racism.
earnest lampkins (1928–2018) a native of shreveport earned a phd and had a career as a music educator he taught music at all levels becoming supervisor of music for caddo parish he founded the louisiana school of professionsobituary earnest lampkins first published in shreveport times january 16 2018 in 2004 lampkins was elected as the first black mayor of greenwood where he had long been active in the community against running for a second term lampkins ceased any intentions due to gunshots fired into his house alongside continued threats and racism