Category: Roosevelt Wright

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…