John B. Cade Library at Southern University-Baton Rouge

✨ Juneteenth 2026 at Southern University is coming! ✨

Join us on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 9 AM–5 PM as we celebrate freedom, culture, and community with a full day of programming, connection, learning, and joy.

This year’s celebration is shaping up to be even bigger than last year, with something for everyone, including:

🌳 Discussion panels
🛍️ Culture Fest Freedom Market
🎨 Children’s Village
📚 Genealogy & family history workshop
✍🏾 Self-publishing workshop
🤝 Community and nonprofit resources
🎶 Celebration, culture, and Southern University spirit

Rooted in history and rising in freedom, this celebration is open to the public, and we invite the entire community to join us as we honor the legacy of Juneteenth and celebrate the power of our shared future.

More details, registration links, and event updates are coming soon. Stay tuned!

✨ RECAP: Pinkie Gordon Lane Poetry Contest & Recognition Ceremony ✨

As part of our National Library Week celebration, John B. Cade Library proudly hosted the Pinkie Gordon Lane Poetry Contest & Recognition Ceremony, an evening dedicated to creativity, reflection, and the power of student voices.

This year’s contest welcomed both high school and college student poets, giving participants the opportunity to share original work inspired by the theme, “Raise Your Voice.” Guests enjoyed poetry, fellowship, and a special display of illustrated poems created from the students’ submissions—each one a keepsake of their voice, their story, and their creativity. 💛

We are proud to recognize our 2026 winners:

🏆 College Division
🥇 Jordan M. Horne, Sophomore, Southern University – “Solid Intro”
🥈 Elgrie Hurd, Junior, Southern University – “Destiny”
🥉 Dontrell Martin, Sophomore, Southern University – “Green Eyes”

🏆 High School Division
🥇 Tori Broussard, Senior, Liberty Magnet High School – “Sterile”
🥈 Eduardo Guimaraes, Senior, Liberty Magnet High School – “The Prayer of the Exile”
🥉 Ja’Niya Hilliard, Sophomore, Liberty Magnet High School--"Untitled"

👏 Honorable Mentions
Chloe Roy, Sophomore, Liberty Magnet High School
Zoey Chambers, Sophomore, Liberty Magnet High School
Devon Brooks, Sophomore, Capitol High School

A special thank you to our judges from the Southern University English Department — Dr. Rasheeda Jenkins, Dr. Taylor Scott, and Dr. Sumita Roy — for the care, time, and thoughtful attention they gave to each submission. Selecting winners was no easy task, and we are deeply grateful for their support of student voices.

Thank you to our student poets, families, and supporters for helping us honor the legacy of Pinkie Gordon Lane and for reminding us that poetry is alive, powerful, and necessary.

📚🖋️ At Cade, we believe every voice deserves to be heard.

ome conversations are difficult—but they are necessary.

Join us for Southern University Cares: A Community Conversation on Sexual Assault, Justice, and Healing—a powerful panel bringing together voices from medical, legal, mental health, faith, and community perspectives.

This discussion will help us better understand what happens after an assault, the rights and resources available to survivors, and how we can work together to build a safer, more just community.

📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Leon Tarver Cultural and Heritage Center
at Southern University and A&M College

🗣 Panel discussion followed by an optional networking & resource session

Come listen. Come learn. Come support.
Your presence matters.

Happy National Library Week: It's Research Day @ Cade!

Happy National Library Week!

Join us as we celebrate Women’s History Month with a powerful and timely conversation.

“Securing the Bag, Sustaining the Dream: Redefining Leadership for This Generation” brings together dynamic voices from across our campus and community for an engaging panel discussion on leadership, purpose, and long-term success.

🗓 Thursday, March 26, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m.
📍 John B. Cade Library, 1st Floor Multipurpose Room

Come be inspired, empowered, and connected. This is more than a conversation—it’s a movement.