L. “Marie” Brown, a tireless Monroe community advocate known for championing the needs of the poor, has been offered a position as community liaison to the Monroe City Council, though she says her acceptance depends on salary negotiations and the…
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Duo finds business success exterminating roaches, termites, and rats
In the heart of Northeast Louisiana, two African-American entrepreneurs are making their mark in the pest control industry. Tron Belle and Derrick Dossom, co-owners of Dossom Extermination, have been successfully operating their business for 12 years, serving homes within a…
Funeral set for local caregiver Knia Williams, 49
Knia Shalette Harper-Williams, a dedicated caregiver and beloved mother of six, passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 49. Williams served her community as a caregiver at Christus St. Joseph’s Assisted Living Nursing Home. Born on September…
Our Rich Black Heritage: “Black Americans have made major strides in spite of oppression and injustice. This Bi-Centennial Booklet is a tribute to Black and White Americans” – Bernie Dayton Robinson
By Garry Blanson “THE BLACK BI-CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE” Before he died, “Mr. B.D. Robinson” assembled A Black Bi-Centennial Committee to put together A Booklet On the History of Blacks in Ouachita Parish & Monroe, Louisiana. The Booklet is Called,”Contributors of Ouachita…
Black DA should have at least tried to get Justice for Ronald Greene
The recent plea deal allowing former Louisiana State Trooper Kory York to walk free with a suspended sentence for his role in Ronald Greene’s death represents more than just another failure of our justice system – it dashes the hopes…
Stay in your own lane
By Rusty Potter Picture yourself at the start of a race. Each lane is distinct, just as each runner is unique. You aren’t glancing at the other runners but focused on your race. Life is a lot like this race.…
We must trust God with our lives
By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, I greet you in the only name that matters-that name is Jesus, the anointed One-our everlasting, eternal and endless Savior. We must trust in Him; the One who will never fail us. Someone may be…