In the wake of the unimaginable tragedy that claimed the lives of 10-year-old Ja’Oni Williams and 9-year-old Ja’Candis Owens on the Ouachita River last Sunday, our community has been shrouded in a heavy, collective grief. There are no words in…
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Many want to be judge, but can’t half the baby
In August, candidates will officially qualify for the November elections, and our intersections will soon be cluttered with campaign yard signs. Among the most consequential races will be for the 4th Judicial District Court, where four—and potentially five—vacancies are opening…
City school tax should be reworked before voting again
The defeat of the Monroe City Schools property tax renewals on May 16th was not a vote against the children of Monroe. It was a firm, unmistakable demand for transparency and systemic guardrails. For too long, local taxpayers have watched…
Blacks must vote now more than ever!
In the halls of Baton Rouge, a quiet eraser is moving across the map of our state. For decades, the fight for fair representation in Louisiana has been a marathon, not a sprint. But today, the finish line is being…
The Case for a near Comprehensive “NO” on May 16
This May 16, voters are being asked to navigate a complex ballot that could permanently alter the structure of our state government and the future of our local schools. While many of these proposals are wrapped in the language of…
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…
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…