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…
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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…
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…
Legislative Black Caucus, watchdogs several bills on our behalf
As the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature moves toward its midway point, the halls of the State Capitol in Baton Rouge are, as usual, crowded with lobbyists, special interest groups, and partisan power players. In such an environment,…
Should Blacks take advantage of free “Trump accounts”
If you have a child that was born between January 1, 2025, and December 2028, should you turn down free money for your kid, because you don’t like the name on the account? For many in the Black community, the…