By Marie Brown There are a multitude of requests that are received by the City of Monroe’s administration and city council. Their role is to address them as best it can legally and ethically as long as resources are available…
Category: Editorial
Our Rich Black Heritage: The 1965 Landmark Desegregation Court Case that led to The Desegregation of Neville High School
By Garry Blanson Instead of entertaining President Trump’s insane antics and his recent revoking of President Lyndon Johnson’s Executive Order 11246, which was signed into law in 1965, I thought that I would highlight the 1965 Landmark Desegregation Court Case,…
Victim notification system is a step toward justice
Justice is not just about punishing the guilty—it is about protecting the innocent, standing up for those who have been wronged, and ensuring that every voice is heard. This month, the City of Monroe has taken a significant step forward…
Our Rich Black Heritage: William G. Brown – “Louisiana’s First Colored Louisiana State Superintendent of Education”
By Garry Blanson Why is it that most Black People in Louisiana think that “DESEGREGATION” in Louisiana Public Schools originally began in the 1960s? Also, why is it that most Black People in Louisiana aren’t aware that from 1872 –…
City leaders in Washington lobbying for funds, but they are not together
The recent refusal by the Monroe City Council to certify the December 2024 sales tax election results, while ultimately temporary, highlights a concerning rift between the council’s Black majority and Mayor Ellis. This symbolic act of opposition is just the…
Our Community “The Real Tea”
By Marie Brown On Monday, January 20th, The United States of America celebrated Martin Luther King Day. President Donald J. Trump was also inaugurated as the 47th President. Trump said during his speech, that he was very appreciative of the…
Our Rich Black Heritage: The Freedom Quilting Bee – Black Co-operative
By Garry Blanson In some of our Black communities today, it seems that many Black People either don’t know or have forgotten when Black people counted on one another and worked together in order to make sure that they survived…