By Rusty Potter We are bringing the celebrations for this Black History Month to a close. I encourage you to keep moving forward. The windshield in a car is much bigger than the rearview mirror. You can’t successfully drive the…
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Should girls have to pay $1600 to be on the homecoming court?
Suppose for a moment that you are a poor female and attend a public school. Would you be surprised to know that some activities are off-limits to you because participation heavily depends on your ability to shell out huge dollars…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Eddie Robinson, Sr.
What a glorious night it was at The Cotton Bowl back in 1985 when Coach Eddie G. Robinson’s Grambling State University Tigers Team beat Prairie View A&M 27-7 before an almost entirely Black crowd of 36,652. On that night Coach…
Vibez saluted by council
In about two weeks, there will be a new night spot opening on Desiard Street; it’s called “Vibez.” Ivan and Rosanna Thomas have dreamed about owning a night spot like VIBEZ for seven years, said Ivan Tuesday night at the…
Despite suit, Jackson says black women are not “B****es”
State Senator Katrina Jackson says no one has a right to call black women “bitches” on her social media accounts, and she’ll meet her accuser in court. The Senator released her statement last week after the Tulane University First Amendment…
Services Saturday for retired MLK teacher Margaret Thomas, 69
Services will be held Saturday in Tallulah for a beloved retired educator in the Monroe City School System. Services for Margaret Ann Thomas-Jackson will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Newlight Baptist Church in Tallulah, La. (Not Monroe).…
Mayor Albritton names Chris Lewis to chief advisory search group
Residents of West Monroe who know Christopher Lewis, know his past, but most importantly, they know his present, so it’s not surprising that many leading West Monroe Citizens would nominate Lewis to help the city find a new police chief…