The July 2, 2025, verdict in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial—acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking but guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution—has left advocates for abused women disheartened. While Combs faces up to 20 years for actions…
Category: Editorial
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,…
Superintendent Moore praised for principal forum, more needed
Superintendent Rev. Sam Moore, III, deserves high praise for his leadership in hosting this week’s public forum for the finalists seeking to become the next principal of Carroll High School. The event was more than a formality—it was a refreshing…
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…
“Brown Bombers” make history; they have stood together for an entire year
Councilmembers Juanita Woods (District 3), Verbon Muhammad (District 5), and Rodney McFarland (District 4) have completed their first year together on the Monroe City Council—and what a year it has been. These three leaders have accomplished something no team of…