Between January 23 and January 29, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
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Our City-Our Community
By Marie Brown There are a multitude of requests that are received by the City of Monroe’s administration and city council. Their role is to address them as best it can legally and ethically as long as resources are available…
Our Rich Black Heritage: The 1965 Landmark Desegregation Court Case that led to The Desegregation of Neville High School
By Garry Blanson Instead of entertaining President Trump’s insane antics and his recent revoking of President Lyndon Johnson’s Executive Order 11246, which was signed into law in 1965, I thought that I would highlight the 1965 Landmark Desegregation Court Case,…
Victim notification system is a step toward justice
Justice is not just about punishing the guilty—it is about protecting the innocent, standing up for those who have been wronged, and ensuring that every voice is heard. This month, the City of Monroe has taken a significant step forward…
Birthdays January 30th – February 5th
January 30–Amos Abrams, Monica Tatum-McWilliams, Tammie Burns, Tyrone Jackson, Candi Beard, Mattie Conway, Carmentia Darrington, Lamont Kelly, Eddie Marshall, Sr., Ayugi Ododa, Shelia Brothers-Spears, Chataqua Hampton, LaCarlos Williams, Rev. Stephen Dixon, Kent-Akeem Dewayne Campbell, In Loving Memory of Cedric Williams,…
Stay afloat: Don’t let the outside in
By Rusty Potter Last year, my wife and I went on a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico, on the Mariner of the Seas. The water was crystal blue, and the boat glided smoothly through the waves. But what stood out most…
God’s gift to the Christian husband: Leading and loving his wife
By Lisa Wilmore Greetings to All! Grace and peace be unto you! It is my pleasure and blessing to greet you in the only name that matters- Jesus, the Christ, our Everlasting, Eternal and Endless Savior. His love has shown…