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Some of my 1930 s childhood remembrances of Monroe, Louisiana’s Miller-Roy Building

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 Free PressBlogs

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons After fleeing to Denver, Colorado due to a very serious altercation with a supervisor, our Daddy decided to return his family to Monroe, Louisiana. Completing a third-grade school year at Mt. Nebo Elementary School located on…

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Old folk taught me this poem during my younger years and very useful during my older days!!!

January 20, 2022 Free PressBlogs

Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons God is my help in every need, God does my every hunger feed. God walks beside me, guides my way through every moment of the day. I now am wise, I now am true, patient, kind and…

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Christmas Eve at Papa’s house

December 2, 2021 Free PressBlogs

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture:…And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David…

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Do not persist in angering God with abominable Halloween celebrations!!!

October 21, 2021 Free PressBlogs

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons My Dear Friends, Some of us beseeched GOD to dissipate the storms headed our way. HE granted our prayers in HIS SON JESUS’ name. Now some of us are angering HIM with foolish Halloween celebrations. REMOVE…

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Do not persist in angering GOD with abominable Halloween celebrations!!!

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

By Dr. Jacqueline Simmons My Dear Friends, Some of us beseeched GOD to dissipate the storms headed our way. HE granted our prayers in HIS SON JESUS’ name. Now some of us are angering HIM with foolish Halloween celebrations. REMOVE…

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An ode for the late Columnist Perry Thomas

September 30, 2021 Free PressBlogs

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons This Columnist first met Mr. Thomas when he was employed by the City of Monroe during the tenure of my close relative who was a city employee, also. However, I do not remember seeing him again…

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God’s protection for His elderly African American children

July 22, 2021 Free PressBlogs

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Dear Lord! Please let Your children know Why You love and are protecting Your elderly African American children from them as always!!In Your Son Jesus’ Name, thank You for hearing and for granting our and my…

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