Over 70 years ago a man and his family developed a unique business model in Monroe; he made caskets! His name was Maiceo Dunn, who was a pioneer businessman in Monroe, who created a product that serviced funeral parlors throughout…
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Henrietta George made history, as first female Black elected official
Inside the board room of the Monroe City Schools is a plaque recognizing Henrietta George, a legend in local African-American history. As one of the first Blacks on the city school board, and the first Black female to hold public…
“Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come to you. Get up and make them.” – Madam C. J. Walker
By Rusty Potter Madam C.J. Walker is considered one of the 20th century’s most successful entrepreneurs. She has the title of “ the first black woman millionaire in America” for her successful line of hair care products. She was born…
Birthdays February 18th – February 23rd
February 18-Cathy Vanburen, Eris Williams, Chresancio Jackson, Laura Landers, Clara Menyweather, Markus D. McDaniel, Jr., Elisha Addison, Kiera Horne, Bobbie Davis, Tiffany Mennieweather, Chantel Jones. February 19-Andre L. Bunnitt, II, Edna Louise Boyd, Patricia Givens, Michael Dunaway, Dollie Turner, Leola…
First blacks are trailblazers who opened doors for others to follow
It’s been two years since we published the “First Blacks” listing. Each year there are fewer new additions to the list and there is a very good reason, there are many more opportunities available to African-Americans today than there…
What would happen if preachers stopped putting other preachers down?
By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: Speak not evil one of another, brethren, He that speaketh evil of his brother, a judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not…
Mardi Gras? Again? No!!!!!!!
By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture: How doth the city sit solitary that was full of people? How is she become a widow? She that was great among the nations has become a slave. She weepeth sore in the night and…