Category: Roosevelt Wright

When news broke that the local Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation’s annual banquet would be displaced from its home of over a quarter-century at the Monroe Civic Center, concern was understandable. The B.D. Robinson Conference Hall holds decades of history and…

When the Monroe City Council passed Ordinance No. 12,309, declaring the deteriorating property at 911 Orange Street surplus and authorizing its sale to the Eta Delta Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Educational Foundation, Inc. for $20,000, it marked a…

There is an old legal adage that anyone who represents themselves in court “has a fool for a client.” When individuals choose to act as their own attorney, objectivity vanishes, emotions often take over, and the nuances of statutory law…

Monroe City Schools possesses all the ingredients for success: passionate teachers, dedicated academic leaders, and top-tier facilities. Backed by a healthy financial reserve and highly compensated executive leadership, the district is undeniably rich in resources. Yet, beneath the polished surface…

For nearly six decades, the borders defining the Monroe City School District have been shaped less by geography and more by a complicated history of desegregation, legal mandates, and athletic maneuvering. But in 2027 the board will seat a new…

As qualifications end Friday, local candidates are officially gearing up for the upcoming November elections. Across our community, thousands of campaign dollars will soon be poured into signs, radio spots, digital ads, and direct mail. Yet, beneath the financial flash,…

Black culture and ethnic pride cannot be used as an excuse for sloppy dress, absenteeism, and poor performance. So, we agree with Tuskegee for being among of the first HBCUs to raise the standard for its students. For decades, Historically…