Abstract: In one embodiment, a pixel for use in light-emitting displays is disclosed. Each pixel includes an enclosure with apertures adapted to receive light sources and hoods attached to the enclosure so as to project outwardly from the enclosure. Each aperture is adjacent to a hood. The hoods shelter the apertures from sunlight or other incoming external light. Individual light sources, such as LEDs, are fitted into the apertures. In another embodiment, a method is provided to manufacture light-emitting displays by attaching a plurality of light sources within an enclosure, then attaching a plurality of hoods to the enclosure so as to shelter the light sources from incoming external light.