Members of The Black Tie Guys, a youth mentoring program run by Tab-N-Action, Inc., recently shared their opinions on the upcoming presidential election. Though none of these young men are old enough to vote, their engagement with current events demonstrates…
In an election that captured the essence of grassroots mobilization and community advocacy, Minister Verbon Muhammad’s victory in the Monroe City Council race on April 27 is a story of unexpected triumph and profound change. Muhammad’s community-driven campaign swept 11…
South Monroe faces an ongoing crisis of neglect, crime, and a slow death by gentrification. As the District 5 City Council election approaches, the stakes could not be higher for its residents. This election is not merely about choosing a…
Verbon Muhammad will face incumbent council member Kema Dawson in a run-off election next month. Despite a well financed campaign funded mostly by wealthy Republicans, Dawson failed to get a majority vote from her heavily black Democratic district. Saturday, Muhammad…
The regular meeting of the N.A.A.C.P. abruptly ended Thursday night after tempers flared, resulting in accusations, shouting, and one woman stepping outside in tears. As the Ouachita Parish Branch of the N.A.A.C.P. met at the Benoit Recreation Center for its…
NAACP members across the nation will elect new officers Saturday, thousands of local branches conduct elections for leadership of one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious civil rights organizations. Locally, the Ouachita Parish Branch will choose from…
A solid block of support from African-American voters in both Ouachita and Morehouse parishes made the difference for District Attorney Steve Tew, giving him another four-year term as District Attorney. Tew defeated challenger Mennon Campbell. Overall, Tew e… Log…
