In conjunction with the African American
Celebration Corporation, Comcast sponsored free haircuts for
veterans, military members and families in Bossier City and Shreveport, LA
SHREVEPORT, La. and BOSSIER CITY, La., June 10,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, May 20, in Shreveport and Wednesday, May 21 in Bossier City, LA, Comcast sponsored the 5th
Annual Free Haircut Giveaway, organized by the African American
Celebration Corporation. All veterans and active duty service
members were invited to participate in the event and receive a free
haircut. In addition, attendees learned about Comcast initiatives
that help Bossier City and
Shreveport residents and
businesses.
"We had a fantastic event with Comcast helping veterans. As we
work together to create a digitally forward future, we are excited
to see Comcast in our community," said Bossier City Mayor, Thomas H. Chandler.
"As we expand our fast, reliable Internet and Mobile services in
Bossier City and continue to keep
Shreveport connected and our WiFi
booming, we are excited to be a part of the surrounding communities
and it's events supporting veterans," said Mike McArdle, Comcast Regional Senior Vice
President. "It's moments like these that bring together the
community and we wish to continue to bring those connections
forward through our services and local involvement."
Community members in both cities joined the celebration
throughout the week, starting with the Free Haircut Giveaway for
veterans and military members. This giveaway honored members of the
armed forces, as people from across Louisiana came together to celebrate and show
their appreciation.
"Moments like these are very special to Comcast, especially as
our teams work to expand connectivity in the region. It was
exciting to be among the community members to honor our veterans in
Shreveport and Bossier City," said Ronnie Colvin, Senior Director of External
Affairs for Comcast's Big South Region.
Xfinity technicians joined the events on Tuesday and Wednesday
to speak with residents and attendees about their Xfinity service.
Today, more than 8,000 Bossier
City residents can connect to Xfinity and Comcast Business
services.
A Network You Can Trust to be Reliable, Fast and
Secure
Comcast's state-of-the-art network is built to enable
residents and businesses to thrive in today's connected world.
Shreveport and Bossier City continue to join the 64 million
homes and businesses across the country to have access to a network
that is trusted by essential community organizations like
hospitals, schools, transportation systems and first responders. It
delivers multi-gigabit Internet speeds, 99.9 percent reliability
and security built from the ground up to keep customers safe from
cyber threats.
What it means for the Communities in Shreveport and Bossier City
Comcast's commitment to
communities goes beyond building the network and aims to increase
economic mobility for the local community and its residents.
Comcast has supported community organizations with $1.075M in grants to help people build digital
skills, expand Lift Zones, and fund connectivity and Internet
adoption programs.
About Comcast
Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is
a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and
platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our
businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and
guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and
video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky;
produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and
news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal,
Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions
to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences.
Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more
information.
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Akins
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