Black elected officials and business and civic leaders met Saturday in a town hall meeting to urge support of the “Southside Dream.” The Black community’s “Southside Dream” is a 25-year plan to reduce crime, develop safe neighborhoods, improve education and…
Between September 2, and October 5, 2022, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
The NAACP live debate between candidates for the Monroe City School will be held Tuesday at the Monroe Civic Center. Cliff Thomas, the debate coordinator, said this week that the four candidates for the Monroe City School Board will debate…
A funeral service for a 25-year-old woman who died unexpectedly will be held Saturday. Services for Yvonne Perry will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the New Antioch Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Friday, October…
October 6-Marlene L. Newman, Lajuanyka Johnson, Marhia T. Harris, Willie Lawrence, Sr., Jasminika Jackson, Anntionette N. Dawkins, In Loving Memory of Lanore Williams, Kalvin McNeil. October 7-Lawanna Clemons, Stacy Haywood, John C. Baker, MaKalia Bosley, Ernest Griffin, Olivia Starr, Morris…
At some point, Monroe Mayor Oliver Ellis must learn how to communicate with the Black community’s leaders. His refusal to do so is having the unintended effect of galvanizing various groups in the black community. Nearly all groups are getting…
By Garry Blanson One of the pioneers of the Black Press was “ETHEL L. PAYNE.” Many people referred to Ethel as The “FIRST LADY” of the Black Press. Well, interestingly enough, her career didn’t begin as a journalist at all.…
