Jimmy Carter’s presidency is the first one in which the president publicly acknowledged that he was “Born Again” and demonstrated for four years the power of principled leadership and unwavering commitment to civil rights and social justice. His tenure in…
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Our Rich Black Heritage: Dr. John Tildon Miller – Co-Founder Of The Historic Miller-Roy Building
By Garry Blanson Today, while many Black People in Monroe, Louisiana have heard about the Miller-Roy Building that was built across from the Old Monroe City Cemetery in 1929, near the meeting hall of The Local Chapter of “The Colored…
Surrounded by Billionaires, will Trump remember the poor?
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, it’s crucial to shift our focus to an often-overlooked segment of the American population: the poor. At present he is surrounded by Billionaires, and big business types. On the campaign trail, both…
20 year old dies in possible retaliation murder
Monroe police are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 20-year-old man Monday in what authorities believe may be connected to an earlier incident. Clay Smith, 20, was fatally shot outside a residence on Breece Circle near…
Muhammad says council members last to know about murders
Monroe City Council member Verbon Muhammad voiced strong concerns Tuesday about the lack of communication between law enforcement and elected officials following serious crimes in their districts, announcing plans to introduce an ordinance addressing the issue. During Tuesday’s council meeting,…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Former Grambling State & Southern University – Track & Field Olympians
“The mind is the strongest muscle in your body. If you can overcome the doubt in your mind, you can achieve success.” -Jesse Owens When people talk about former track and field runners who possessed Olympic Class Speed, it’s not…
Monroe’s recent tax vote reveals continued racial divide
The recent passage of Monroe’s infrastructure tax renewal should be cause for celebration. Instead, it stands as a stark reminder of our city’s persistent inability to bridge racial divides and forge truly inclusive governance. While Mayor Ellis celebrates the sales…