By Marie Brown The disappearance of history is an occurrence that has happened down through the years. Maintaining and preserving records has been intentionally or unintentionally forgotten. There are countless examples of black inventions and their inventors. Garrett Morgan invented…
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Our Rich Black Heritage: Chancellor Williams
(Which happens to be his actual name, not a position) Well. I’m pleased to announce that in response to my article about White students visiting “Books-a-million” and buying books as they left the store that a Black “Long-time Educator” friend…
Southside deserves better communication when violence occurs
Last week, South Monroe witnessed two murders and a shooting. Today, the public still waits for answers. A 20-year-old man was killed in a shooting on Roy Drive. The incident occurred within city limits, yet confusion over jurisdiction has left…
Snaps of the City
Between May 22 and May 28, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
“Beaux of Eminence Rising with Unparalleled Class”
Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Ruston, LA was a night filled with elegance, class and sophistication. The Monroe-Grambling (LA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated presented 10 debonair young men to society. The beaus are high school junior and seniors from…
More than 600 pack Monroe Civic Center for ‘Honoring the Blueprint’ senior celebration
Chris Lewis Outreach hosts Standing-Room-Only Banquet celebrating elders who built the city Monroe, LA – The Monroe Civic Center was transformed into a joyful sanctuary of song, celebration, and unity on Friday, May 16, 2025, as more than 600 senior…
Where Eagles Fly
By Rusty Potter Life is full of storms. Some come with warnings – others come without a warning. The promotion you thought was yours went to someone else. A relationship you trusted begins to unravel. The goals you set seem…