By Garry Blanson Today, when people hear someone talk about the Old Negro Leagues, they usually assume that the person is talking about the Old Negro Baseball League. However, in this week’s article, when I mention the Old Negro Leagues,…
Category: Editorial
Marshall was only elected official willing to defend his record at NAACP forum
District 4 City Council Member Carday Marshall distinguished himself last week by engaging directly with the concerns of his constituents in the NAACP forum. His presence was noteworthy, especially as he was the only candidate for re-election in next month’s…
Why Mayo or Cooper once united, can win city Mayor’s race
With a predominantly Black city and more Black registered voters than ever, the question arises: Can Mayor Friday Ellis, who won his first term with a modest 6,835 votes, secure a second term? Two Black candidates, former Mayor Jamie Mayo…
Our Rich Black Heritage: James Forten
By Garry Blanson If you were to ask 20 Black high school students what year Black slaves were freed in America, many of them would probably say that it was when President Abraham Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclamation on January…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Minnie M.G. Cox
By Garry Blanson Today, with companies like Amazon receiving huge “government subsidies” and Black History Month right around the corner, I decided to present this short Martin Luther King Jr. speech that he made months before his untimely demise. The…
Curriculum changes in city schools set up Black Students to fail in Monroe
As the Monroe City School Board seeks a new superintendent, the educational disparities facing African-American students in the district cannot be overlooked. Recent state assessment scores highlight a deep-rooted issue: African-American students are significantly lagging behind their white counterparts in…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Horace Mann Bond (The father of Civil Rights Leader Julian Bond)
By Garry Blanson Benjamin Franklin was quoted as saying, “The only two certainties in life are death and taxes.” Well, I recently received a letter in the mail, and by looking at the front of the letter, I could tell…