By Garry Blanson “The first Black to be elected to the Louisiana State House of Representatives after Black citizens were disenfranchised from politics in Louisiana in 1878” “When you check the record, you will see that it was white U.S.…
Category: Editorial
Thomas resignation aside, NAACP is still our best voice
The recent announcement that Cliff Thomas is stepping down as Monroe NAACP Branch President is not a sign of the organization’s weakness; it is a demonstration of its structural strength and commitment to the democratic process. The NAACP is the…
Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown Youth violence is a serious concern throughout the United States and there is no sign of reducing it. In our local community, each and every day there are reports through the media that horrible crimes are occuring. …
Our Rich Black Heritage: Albert Wicker Jr., City of New Orleans Distinguished Colored Professor and Prominent Civic Leader
By Garry Blanson “With so much drama in the L.A. B, Louisiana Boot, it’s kinda hard bein’ G.-O’Dell-B., but, somehow, someway, I keep coming up with Fresh New Topics for my Articles, from Day-to-Day!” — Garry Blanson Well, since last…
City Schools’ Tax Proposals should not be a Blank Check
On May 16, Monroe city voters will head to the polls to decide the fate of two property tax measures. Together, these taxes are slated to generate approximately $84 million over the next decade for Monroe City Schools. It is…
Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown Racism is defined as the belief, behavior, or systemic practice that asserts the superiority of one race over others, leading to prejudice, discrimination, and hatred based on skin color, ethnicity, or national origin. An individual or individuals…
McCallister is a great engineer, but a racist should not be the city’s top officer
Monroe is currently weathering a crisis of leadership that transcends simple budgetary disputes. The recent conduct of City COO and Chief Engineer Morgan McCallister—the Mayor’s right-hand man—has laid bare a reality many in this community have felt for years. By…