Governor Jeff Landry’s decisive action to stop a law that would have lowered graduation standards in Louisiana was commendable. It ensured that the value of education remains high for all students. His executive order, which reversed a process that allowed…
Category: Editorial
Use of Learning Pods in education is hush hush secret, but a reality
The recent implementation of “learning pods” in Louisiana’s public and charter schools, as per Act No. 400 of 2021, raises a crucial question: Does this innovative educational structure enhance or undermine public education? The new law allows a school district…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Clara B.D. Williams
By Garry Blanson Back in the day, the Black singer Johnny Taylor had a hit song called, “We’re Getting Careless With Our Love.” Well, in 2024, it seems to me that “Black People” in Monroe are getting careless with their…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Ella Nora P. Stewart
By Gary Blanson As you all know by now, this past weekend, many of the local colleges held their graduation ceremonies, and students received their college degrees. As I thought about the graduations, my mind began pondering this question: In…
Death of innocents in Palestine is cruel way to celebrate “Peace on Earth”
In the season where the world resonates with the message of peace and goodwill, a stark contrast is painted by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinians, where thousands of innocent lives, especially those of women and children, are lost.…
Northside whites pick Dawson as a weak link; raise thousands for her
The African American community in Monroe is at a crossroads, with its future heavily dependent on the effectiveness and integrity of its representatives in government. For too long, the Southside of Monroe has been neglected in city planning, with former…
Our Rich Black Heritage: John Edward Bruce
By Gary Blanson The Negro essayist, novelist, and playwright James Baldwin once said, “Know from whence you came. If you know whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.” As we’re about to exit 2023…