On October 16, 1995, Washington D.C. witnessed one of the largest gatherings in American history – the “Million Man March.” This week marks the 29th anniversary of this historic event that left an indelible mark on African American unity and…
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Mobile Detailing is growing On-demand business for many Black men
There is a growing trend for Black men who find it hard to find a job, many enterprising brothers in Louisiana are turning to the growing auto detailing industry, with mobile car wash services emerging as a particularly lucrative niche.…
Saturday Services set for Allen Calhoun, Sr., 85
The community of Bosco, LA is preparing to bid farewell to a cherished member, Deacon Allen A. Calhoun, Sr., affectionately known as “Lil Brother.” Calhoun passed away on October 14, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on November 28,…
Birthdays October 17th – October 23rd
October 17-Adrienne Farmer, Johnny Johnson, Rita Thomas, Octavia J. Perry, George Allen, Sr., Robin Guster, Jennifer Armstrong, Malaika Gill, Robert Russell, Zaria Smith, In Loving Memory of AGani Clark, Eddie Staten, Damian Coleman. October 18-Ronnie Mason, Isaac Montrell Henderson, Keyonna…
Snaps of the City
Between October 10 and October 16, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Our Rich Black Heritage: Mary Frances Robinson Goins
By Garry Blanson Well, this week’s Black Pioneer hails from a family of distinguished Black Educators residing in Monroe, Louisiana. Beginning first with her parents Solomon Lee Robinson and Josephine Parks Robinson. You know, it’s puzzling to me as to…
No more automatic water rate increases, promise made and kept
Your water bill may increase next year, but it won’t be automatic. Thanks to the push of Monroe’s Southside delegation the old practice of automatically increasing water rates without any review has ended. In its place, the council will review…