After 15 years of coaching at one college to another, former Wossman High School standout will start the 2023 season as the head coach of the Richwood Rams. Guice says he believes he is ready for the job. He has…
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Two chambers face off over spending, Dawson takes sides again
Are black businesses and their representatives respected by the city Administration? The leaders of the Black Chamber of Commerce say no, while the Monroe Chamber of Commerce leaders praised city leaders and encouraged them to continue in its present direction.…
Services set for Booker T. teacher, advocate for the poor, Clydell Jones
Funeral services for a woman who spent her life teaching children and advocating for the poor will be held Saturday. Services for Clydell Pugh-Jones, will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the St. Timothy Baptist Church,…
Ivey Handy funeral set for Saturday at Logtown
Funeral services for a well known-church personality, Ivey Handy, will be held Saturday, June 17, at 2 p.m. at the Logtown Baptist Church Mrs. Handy, 83, died on June 8th. Her obituary reads as follows: Sister Ivey May White Handy…
Church after COVID should retool and prepare for the Metaverse
COVID-19 changed black churches forever; some are desperately trying to return to the world that was, while others are bravely entering new and untested territory. A 2021 report in the Washington Post entitled “Churches are changing because of the Corona…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Mary L. Booker
By Garry Blanson In 1931, Mary L. Booker was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. At the age of 24, Mary moved to San Francisco, California. Next, in 1960, she started “Infinity Productions” at the Bayview Opera House (a community theatre).…
Snaps of the City
Between June 6, and June 14, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.