Johnny Lee Powell, Jr., a beloved resident of West Monroe, Louisiana, passed away on July 6, 2024, at the Glenwood Hospital, at the age of 80 after a lengthy illness. Born on August 4, 1943, in El Dorado, Arkansas, Powell…
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Amber Rose’s Trump support marks unseen trend among young Blacks
Amber Rose’s surprising endorsement of Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee on July 15 has thrust the complexities of Black voter support into the national spotlight. Her televised speech, which garnered significant attention, reflects an unseen…
Snaps of the City
Snapshots of Monroe activities from social media.
Our Rich Black Heritage: Daisy E. A. Lampkin
By Garry Blanson What system replaced the “PEONAGE SYSTEM” in America? For those who aren’t familiar with what the Peonage System was, it was a system where former slaves were forced to pay off a debt through physical labor. Soon…
Sweeping changes needed to save failing Monroe City Schools
The recent reports from the state board of education paint a grim picture of the Monroe City School system’s failure to adequately educate minority students. With the majority of minority students performing below basic expectations in math, science, English, and…
Kids Korner with Julius Brown
By Julius Brown Black Tie Guys Hey, guys, it’s me Julius, and this week, we will discuss some interesting facts, popular games, BTG member Isaiah Spillman, and Camels. Interesting facts In 2013, a coconut was arrested for loitering. Some people…
Birthdays July 18th – July 24th
July 18-Nancy Coleman, Eva Merrell, Monique Harris, Lendrais Campbell, Jordan Glover, Lashon Carter, LaKasha McGinnis, D’Monique Griffin, DeEdrick Ellis, Vicki Lang, Debra White, Travillion Pegross, William Pegross, Tiffany Bradley. July 19-Ricky Watson, Jr., Janita Carter, Donald R. Williams, Chauncey McCoy,…