By Garry Blanson “THE BLACK BI-CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE” Before he died, “Mr. B.D. Robinson” assembled A Black Bi-Centennial Committee to put together A Booklet On the History of Blacks in Ouachita Parish & Monroe, Louisiana. The Booklet is Called,”Contributors of Ouachita…
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Black DA should have at least tried to get Justice for Ronald Greene
The recent plea deal allowing former Louisiana State Trooper Kory York to walk free with a suspended sentence for his role in Ronald Greene’s death represents more than just another failure of our justice system – it dashes the hopes…
Stay in your own lane
By Rusty Potter Picture yourself at the start of a race. Each lane is distinct, just as each runner is unique. You aren’t glancing at the other runners but focused on your race. Life is a lot like this race.…
We must trust God with our lives
By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, I greet you in the only name that matters-that name is Jesus, the anointed One-our everlasting, eternal and endless Savior. We must trust in Him; the One who will never fail us. Someone may be…
Snaps of the City
Between October 24 and October 30, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Birthdays October 31st – November 6th
October 31-Taurus Johnson, Sylvia Davis, Thelma Keaton, Betty J. Reed, Diane Lattimore, Charlesla Dunn, Briajani Stephenise Dixon, Elton Smith, Cliffton Abraham, II, Desiree Andrews, Anthony Ross, Rev. John Allen, III, Bobby Long, Freddie Downs, Elexar Tugler. November 1-Mark Reed, Bobby…
Endowment and Empowerment: 2024 class of Distinguished 10 honored at award ceremony
Event proceeds to benefit StrengthsFinder assessment for Grambling State students Grambling State University’s 2024 Distinguished 10 Award Ceremony celebrated ten alumni who exemplify leadership and service while creating a legacy of empowerment for future students. A new $10,000 endowment established…