There are historical lessons to be learned about the role of black clergymen in electoral politics as our race transitions from its dependence on the clergy for political guidance. The latest example of this transition was in last week’s election…
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Despite Black leadership, city trash collectors still treated as slaves
Imagine that you worked for an employer with over 1,000 employees, but in spite of your hard work and loyalty the employer paid you less than the other one thousand and provided you no benefits; how would you feel? What…
School districts game system on tests, parents can legally opt out
By teaching the test and little else, the school district games the system and cheats public school students In about two weeks public schools will begin taking standardized tests. For administrators and teachers, these tests are career makers or breakers,…
B.J. Johnson’s review could save hundreds of homes from flooding
The Monroe City School Board should reconsider its decision to locate the new Martin Luther King Middle in the Parkview neighborhood next to Wossman High School. Even though a contract has been approved, it is not too late to stop…
Why won’t education leaders stand up? Where’s the fight?
What happened to the statewide Black Teacher’s organizations? Who fights the battle for the minds of our children? Two generations ago there was a statewide organization of black teachers that promoted educational excellence for Black people as well as equal…
Reading sparked a consciousness for local activism
“It’s safe to be black month has ended” but our need to learn about our culture and history should be ongoing. When Carter G. Woodson began “Negro History Week” in the 1920’s it was designated as a week to celebrate…
Local history should be a part of school curriculums
How easily we forget! For nearly forty years I have written about the need for local history to be taught as part of the standard Louisiana History courses in school. The idea was entertained but never embraced by any of…