This year The Korner Lounge in Shreveport, Louisiana celebrates 75 years of being a safe space for LGBTQ folks around the area.

We held a fantastic party to commemorate this in July, and while it was full of glitter and celebration, we now have the opportunity to make a true proclamation. We have officially been granted by the State of Louisiana a Historical Marker stating the following:

Est. in 1951, The Korner Lounge is Louisiana's second oldest continuously operating LGBTQ+ bar. It is among the oldest in the U.S. and serves as a landmark for civil rights in the South. It is regarded as a safe haven for all. The original Bevador, said to have fallen off a nearby train, is still in use today.

SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF THE KORNER LOUNGE

This is where we need your help. While we are elated to receive this recognition, we are in charge of paying for the plaque and installation*. The total comes to about $3,000, so we are asking that our community help us with this endeavor.

If you've ever been to The Korner Lounge, please consider donating today.

*The plaque will be installed upon payment in full and can take up to six months.