L. “Marie” Brown, a tireless Monroe community advocate known for championing the needs of the poor, has been offered a position as community liaison to the Monroe City Council, though she says her acceptance depends on salary negotiations and the…
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Rep. Moore adds “Marie” Brown to legislative staff
In a significant move that bridges grassroots activism with state-level politics, Rep. Pat Moore has announced the appointment of Lawrence Marie Brown as her new legislative aide, effective July 1, 2024. The appointment marks a new chapter in Mrs. Brown’s…
Pay-to-Play ad accusing Kema Dawson goes viral after Dad responds
A political advertisement accusing District 5 Councilwoman Kema Dawson of selling out the black community has gone viral on social media, garnering over 4,000 views and 55 shares in two days. The ad, paid for by a group called “Friends…
City goal of 1 percent to DBEs challenged by leaders
Is the city of Monroe aggressively trying to include minorities and other disadvantaged businesses in its procurements? That question was raised again Tuesday night as the council considered whether to approve a request from the engineering department to advertise for…
Brown announces bid for city council, wants more than 3 minutes
L. Marie Brown has thrown her hat in the ring for the District 4 city council elections in the spring of 2024. Mrs. Brown, who unsuccessfully ran for mayor in the 2020 election, has been an unapologetic advocate for the…
Brown: Juneteeth celebrations to include, family day in park
Juneteenth officially kicked off last week as the Metropolitan Black Chamber hosted three days of events in Monroe. The Black Chamber hosted an all-white party on Friday, June 2nd, followed by a mini-parade and River Walk activity the next day…
Juneteenth plans unfold with three parades, party, picnics in works
Plans are being made for a month-long celebration in June that will once again feature three parades, picnics, parties, and plenty of family and adult-oriented fun. Twelve years ago, Marie Brown began promoting the Juneteenth holiday with a South Monroe…