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…
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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…
Court ruling on fire chief, unveils method of new fight against black majorities
A subtle, dangerous pattern is emerging across the American landscape. As Black citizens become the majority in cities across the South, a new “legal architecture” is being built to sidestep that majority and render Black leadership irrelevant. From the water…
Renaming Winnsboro Road after Obama caps state’s $2 million investment
The introduction of House Bill 966 by State Representative Pat Moore is more than a simple matter of updating road signage; it is a profound statement of progress for the city of Monroe and the State of Louisiana. By proposing…
If council approves district plan, it owes Kema Dawson an apology
The Monroe City Council’s introduction of a new redistricting plan this Tuesday wasn’t just a legislative formality; it was a quiet funeral for a bold promise. As the city approaches the final vote on March 24, the council stands at…
Diamond Coleman’s arrest for following policy, sends bad message to teachers
Diamond G. Coleman, one of the top teachers at Roy Shelling Elementary, was arrested this week in a scenario she never dreamed was possible. As a child, she dreamed of being a teacher. She never thought that dream could land…