Two of Monroe’s high schools will begin the new school year with new leadership at the helm. Rev. Sam Moore III, superintendent of Monroe City Schools, announced last week the appointments of new principals for Neville High School and Carroll…
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NAACP freedom fund banquet highlights achievements
The Monroe Civic Center was filled with celebration, remembrance, and resolve on Saturday evening as the NAACP hosted its annual Freedom Fund Banquet. About 100 guests gathered for the occasion, including Mayor Friday Ellis, members of the Monroe City Council,…
NAACP freedom fund banquet highlights achievements
The Monroe Civic Center was filled with celebration, remembrance, and resolve on Saturday evening as the NAACP hosted its annual Freedom Fund Banquet. About 100 guests gathered for the occasion, including Mayor Friday Ellis, members of the Monroe City Council,…
Baptist convention brings youth, service & Worship in Monroe meet
The Greater Louisiana Baptist State Convention gathered in Monroe this week for its annual session, drawing pastors, members, and youth from across the state for a time of worship, training, and community service. The convention, led by its president, Rev.…
Our city, Our community – Wisdom of the Ages
By Marie Brown I attended the recent NAACP banquet this past weekend and heard political hopeful Chris Lewis make some glaring comments about young people stepping up and getting involved. He suggested that it is time for older people to…
Our Rich Black Heritage: “The Forgotten” – Council for United Civil Rights Leadership
By Garry Blanson “In Order for Situations to Change for Black People in Monroe, Louisiana, Black People in Monroe, Louisiana Are Going to have to Change” -Garry O’Dell Blanson We’ll begin this week’s article with a story about an…
Jacksonville brutality case sends vibes to Blacks across the nation
On December 9, 2024, a shocking incident unfolded in Jacksonville, Florida, when 22-year-old William McNeil Jr. became the victim of egregious police abuse during a traffic stop by officers of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO). That incident hits home to…