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Category: Opinions

What color was Santa Claus?

December 6, 2018 Free PressOpinions

Dear Editor, The white-washing of Santa Claus for starters (spoiler alert) Santa Claus is an imaginary character, not real. The jolly guy in the goofy red suit is an American icon of popular culture. Although portrayed as magical, he’s mythical.…

Melissa Martin

Special life lessons I learned while observing my mother

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 Free PressOpinions

By: Evelyn Turner Body   Dear Editor, “For the past couple of days I’ve been preparing for our family’s Thanksgiving dinner. My thoughts fell on my childhood when we lived at 1103 Sherrouse Ave., Monroe. Our kitchen was pretty good…

Evelyn Turner Body

A glimmer of hope for the future

October 25, 2018 Free PressOpinions

By: Evelyn T. Body   Just returned home from a phenomenal Combined Musical held at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe, Louisiana. The theme: “One Voice For Christ” was most befitting the occasion. When the holy spirit follows God’s directions…

Evelyn Body

Letter: Cadence article on reading was inspiring

September 20, 2018 Free PressOpinions

Dear Cadence Wright, Thank you for writing and expressing your thoughts and views from a young person’s perspective. I have been reading your articles, and I am really excited about your use of words and expressions. With emphasis on your…

Cadence Wright, Lisa Wilmore

Group says Cooper not political speaker

September 6, 2018September 6, 2018 Free PressOpinions

By: Laurel Rogers Dear Editor, In the September 1 edition of the Monroe Free Press, an article appeared regarding the upcoming elections. In the article references were made regarding a candidate for Monroe City School Board District 5 candidate, Betty Cooper’s,…

Laurel Rogers

Trump’s disrespect and racism must end

August 30, 2018 Free PressOpinions

By: Arthur L Mackey Jr. Dear Editor, The disrespectful and purely evil trinity of racism, classism, and sexism, controls the mind, mission, and mouth of President Donald Trump. Even worse his racist base absolutely loves it and actually fuels it. I…

Arthur L Mackey Jr.

Angola inmate claims he’s innocent of rape charges

August 16, 2018 Free PressOpinions

Angola inmate claims he’s innocent of rape charges Dear Editor, By the way I am unaware of the Louisiana’s law, it’s way over looked upon my behalf. I read the Free Press of July 7, 2018 in the concerns of…

Allen Darrel Etienne

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