Dear Editor, In early 2018, The Baton Rouge Advocate News Paper released a series entitled “Tilting The Scales: A Jim Crow Law still colors Justice in Louisiana.” The series created an immediate buzz from experts and historians who labeled the…
Category: Opinions
The delay in the lighting projects on Hwy 165 South are affecting area walkers
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to address my concerns about the lack of lighting on South Bound Highway 165 between Monroe and Richwood. On Sunday, January 20, 2019, another life was lost. In my research, this is the…
I was racially profiled and my rights were violated
Dear Editor, On or about May 11th 2018, I was pulled over by Monroe City Police Department. When the officer walked up to my vehicle, I asked him why did I get pulled over. He stated I failed to use…
We first must educate, before we can eradicate racism… Confederacy
It is not only about slavery…It is also about treason! Dear Editor, In the State of Virginia and other southern states, there are Confederate Statues that are boldly displayed on public streets. Some may see it as a way…
Issues concerning School Bus and Student Safety
Dear Editor, My name is not important and I am not looking for any glory out of this, but this issue concerns school buses and student safety, and I feel this issue should be brought to your attention. I live…
13th Amendment keeps us slaves and prisoners
By: Mr. Allen Etienne Angola, LA Dear Editor, To the people over the world, the majority of what you read is only the rehearsements from what I’ve read and with my ability I quote on my own… The 14th Amendment…
Treasure your journey
By: Evelyn Turner Body This morning I was reflecting on my upbringing with my husband, John Body, Jr., and he said he thought I’d got my start at Little Flower Academy. But thinking back on my life, I recalled attending kindergarten…