This Father’s Day, we pause to celebrate a group too often overlooked, underrepresented, and underestimated—Black fathers. Despite what some may believe, Black fathers are not absent; they are active, engaged, and essential. Despite the myth of the absentee Black father,…
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Strong support for retaining Mrs. Sonya Giles Fields as Principal
Dear Editor, We are writing to express our united and sincere support for retaining Mrs. Sonya Jiles- Fields as Principal of Roy Neal Shelling Elementary School. Her leadership has had a profoundly positive impact on the students, staff, and the…
Our Rich Black Heritage : The Forgotten “L.I.A.L.O.” Negro Organization
By Garry Blanson Part 2 of a 2 Part Series “In order to preserve the HERITAGE, MEMORY, and LEGACY of a VITAL, HISTORIC, GROUND-BREAKING FORMER NEGRO ORGANIZATION, you must keep your head to the plow and stay on course with…
Our City—–Our Community
By Marie Brown The Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) for the City of Monroe was legislatively established by former state Senator Charles D. Jones and supported by former state Representative Willie Hunter, Jr. This district received state funding from these…
Turning Point Ministries celebrates 14th Anniversary and a Mortgage – Free Milestone
A spirit of praise and gratitude filled the sanctuary at Turning Point Ministries Church of God in Christ on Sunday as members, guests, and community leaders gathered to celebrate two remarkable milestones: the church’s 14th Anniversary and the occasion of…
Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi honors future leaders at Annual Scholarship Banquet
The spirit of excellence and achievement was alive and well as the Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Fraternity hosted its annual Kappa League Scholarship Banquet, celebrating the academic accomplishments of six graduates. Scholarships were presented to six outstanding graduates:…
A Life of Study and Strength
It’s with deep sadness Jerralyn Campbell went to be with Jehovah on 1/29/25. Jerralyn was born 5/26/49. She was widowed for over 30 years to her loving husband, Michael. They enjoyed many years in Colorado and traveling all over the…