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 –…
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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…
Our Community “The Real Tea”
By Marie Brown The Monroe City Council recently honored me by appointing me as the new Council Coordinator/ Research Aide for the City of Monroe. This is not a new position; however, I am bringing new energy. I love this…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Dr. Joseph Clabert Roy Sr. Co-Founder of the Historic Miller-Roy Building
By Garry Blanson While I was researching online, I came across two (2) egregious acts that happened here in Monroe, Louisiana at the meeting hall of a local Colored Organization that was known as, “The Naomi Colored Knights of Pythias.”…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Dr. John Tildon Miller – Co-Founder Of The Historic Miller-Roy Building
By Garry Blanson Today, while many Black People in Monroe, Louisiana have heard about the Miller-Roy Building that was built across from the Old Monroe City Cemetery in 1929, near the meeting hall of The Local Chapter of “The Colored…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Former Grambling State & Southern University – Track & Field Olympians
“The mind is the strongest muscle in your body. If you can overcome the doubt in your mind, you can achieve success.” -Jesse Owens When people talk about former track and field runners who possessed Olympic Class Speed, it’s not…