Mayor Perkins accepts My Brotherâs Keeper challenge to address opportunity gaps faced by boys, young men of color Mayor Adrian Perkins has accepted the My Brother's Keeper challenge to help boys and young men of color overcome obstacles they face. (Source: obamawhitehouse.archives.gov) By Rachael Thomas | April 7, 2021 at 2:05 PM CDT - Updated April 7 at 2:05 PM SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins is accepting a call to action issued by former President Barack Obama for communities to enact sustainable change through policies and partnerships to address opportunity gaps that boys and young men of color face in the U.S.