By Marie Brown February is designated as Black History Month and there will be various programs and events throughout our community including the annual Black History Parade. Many will participate in these activities including but not limited to churches, schools,…
Category: Editorial
Our Rich Black Heritage: “National Negro Health Week” – Black America’s Longest Recorded Health Movement, between 1915 – 1951
By Garry Blanson “A People without knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots!” -Marcus Mosiah Garvey. It would be remiss to speak about The celebration of “BLACK HISTORY MONTH” in America without mentioning…
We should learn from our living legends this Black History month
As Black History Month continues, today’s Black leaders would do well to study the strategies, problems, and actions of past leaders to develop a meaningful strategy for the future. Many of those who led the “movement” for social justice in…
Our City-Our Community
By Marie Brown There are a multitude of requests that are received by the City of Monroe’s administration and city council. Their role is to address them as best it can legally and ethically as long as resources are available…
Our Rich Black Heritage: The 1965 Landmark Desegregation Court Case that led to The Desegregation of Neville High School
By Garry Blanson Instead of entertaining President Trump’s insane antics and his recent revoking of President Lyndon Johnson’s Executive Order 11246, which was signed into law in 1965, I thought that I would highlight the 1965 Landmark Desegregation Court Case,…
Victim notification system is a step toward justice
Justice is not just about punishing the guilty—it is about protecting the innocent, standing up for those who have been wronged, and ensuring that every voice is heard. This month, the City of Monroe has taken a significant step forward…
Our Rich Black Heritage: William G. Brown – “Louisiana’s First Colored Louisiana State Superintendent of Education”
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 –…