By Marie Brown Attention—Black History is under attack in America. During the Black History Month in February, students, churches, and organizations across the country celebrated the milestones and accomplishments of our ancestors, as well as honoring modern-day leaders. The key…
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Our Rich Black Heritage: The Forgotten “Slow Go” Desegregation Policies of the Past
By Garry Blanson “The only thing worst than being ignorant is being ignorant and not knowing it” -Rev. O’Dell Blanson Once again, I have come across something from the past that many people of the “YOUNGER GENERATION” in Monroe, Louisiana…
Our city, Our community – Juneteenth Parade
By Marie Brown The Juneteenth UMOJA hosted a Juneteenth Unity Parade on Saturday, June 21. The parade started at Wossman High School and ended at Charles Johnson Children’s Park. We want to thank the record number of units that participated.…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Sam Edwards, “A Forgotten Black Pioneer in Monroe ‘s Bryant’s Addition”
By Garry Blanson So just when did schooling first become compulsory in Louisiana? What a great question! Recently, while performing research at the main library in Monroe, Louisiana, it came to my attention that during the Agricultural Age in America,…
Our City – Our Community
By Marie Brown One of the most popular terms used by a variety of people is “We need unity in our community.” I am guilty as well. When people are unified, things happen. Sometimes it’s good—sometimes it’s bad. Many areas,…
Our Rich Black Heritage : The Former Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association
By Garry Blanson Today known as Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association If you were to ask most Black College football fans in Monroe, Louisiana if they were fimilar with The “S.W.A.C. Sports Conference,” many of them will say that they have…
Strong support for retaining Mrs. Sonya Giles Fields as Principal
Dear Editor, We are writing to express our united and sincere support for retaining Mrs. Sonya Jiles- Fields as Principal of Roy Neal Shelling Elementary School. Her leadership has had a profoundly positive impact on the students, staff, and the…