By Garry Blanson Well, it comes as no surprise that when you poll 100 Black People about the assassinations of Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and President John F. Kennedy, the only two things that everyone can agree on…
Category: Editorial
Caddo Sheriff election underscores power of “one-vote”
The razor-thin margin in the 2023 Caddo Parish Sheriff’s election, where Henry Whitehorn edged out John Nickelson by a single vote, is a striking reminder of the significant impact each vote can have in shaping electoral outcomes. This isn’t a…
School board needs forensic audit: Where there is smoke, there is fire
Before the Monroe City School board hires a new superintendent, a critical step must precede this: a forensic audit of the district’s finances. Recent revelations about the financial conduct under Former Superintendent Brent Vidrine underscore the urgency of this action.…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Smith Wendell Green
By Garry Blanson It’s strange how so many of the accomplishments & achievements that were achieved by Black People during the “RECONSTRUCTION PERIOD” and the early 1900s in America were deliberately not included in any of the history books at…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Edward Franklin Frazier
By Garry Blanson During a recent conversation, a friend of mine alerted me of two “NEGRO CLASSIC” books written by a Black man named Edward Franklin Frazier. The first book is, “The Negro Family In The United States,” and the…
Willson should not preside over selection of next superintendent
In light of the recent revelations surrounding the Monroe City School Board, it’s become increasingly clear that a change in leadership is not just warranted but necessary, especially while the board searches for a new superintendent. A central figure in…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Nellie A.R. Leslie
By Garry Blanson In a recent conversation, it was again brought to my attention as to how “more and more” of our “Black Youth” in Monroe, Louisiana are getting caught up in the city & Ouachita Parish court system. Also,…