By Garry Blanson Recently, it has been brought to my attention that A familiar symbol,”Fleur-de-Lis,” which is displayed on LOUISIANA’S STATE FLAG and on the FOOTBALL HELMETS of the NFL FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS FOOTBALL TEAM, and…
Category: Editorial
Is the state of the city for South Monroe gentrification and tin top apartments?
Mayor Friday Ellis’s recent “State of the City” address painted a rosy picture of Monroe’s future, brimming with achievements and forward-looking initiatives, but South Monroe was in the shadows. He highlighted declining crime rates, youth impact programs, expanded Boys &…
Our City – Our Community: Black History is under attack
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…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Hattie Mcgraw McClanahan, wife of Dr. G. McClanahan “Got Milk?”
By Garry Blanson What a way to begin this week’s article! Well, I thought that I would use the question to remind everyone, especially the younger generation, that the idea of food delivery service to our homes in Monroe, Louisiana,…
Delay in naming principals for Neville, Carroll is concerning
When it comes to leading a school district, timing is everything. Monroe City Schools Superintendent Rev. Sam Moore, III is still relatively new on the job, but some decisions can’t afford to wait. The delay in naming principals for Carroll…
Our city, Our community – Black History
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…
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…