By Garry Blanson “Don’t be afraid of being an agitator, because every housewife knows the value of an agitator ; an agitator is the instrument in the washing machine which bangs the clothes around and gets rid of all the…
Category: Editorial
Ellis’ resistance to the “Southside Dream” may bomb future plans
One month into the new council term Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis is still resisting efforts to work with his new Southside majority and what was once simple is now a challenge that will make governing extremely difficult. A case in…
Our Rich Black Heritage: John J. Neimore
By Garry Blanson “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why” -Mark Twain On July 4, 1917, “THE VOICE” newspaper, the first newspaper that represented the “New…
Ordinance to reward city hall fat cats should be repealed
In May, the Monroe City Council passed Ordinance #12,219, which allows the city to use profits from video bingo fees to create a fund for supplementing the salaries of certain unnamed city employees. We think the ordinance should be repealed.…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Cleve Mormon
By Garry Blanson Someone asked a question, “Why is Black Student loan Debt So High?” When we look at the Student loan Default numbers for Black students, it’s enough to make you want to cry! Well, one online article said…
As city praises AT&T deal, it should “Remember Centurylink”
The city now has a deal that promises internet access to the entire city. It’s putting up $2 million to make it happen. However, we should remember that this promise has been made before so we should “Remember CenturyLink.” Tuesday…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Daisy E. A. Lampkin
By Garry Blanson What system replaced the “PEONAGE SYSTEM” in America? For those who aren’t familiar with what the Peonage System was, it was a system where former slaves were forced to pay off a debt through physical labor. Soon…