Tag: Marie Brown

By Marie Brown There are many unsung heroes in our community — space will not allow me to list them all. However, we have one who performs his duties in a caring and remarkable way. He is none other than…

By Marie Brown I attended the recent NAACP banquet this past weekend and heard political hopeful Chris Lewis make some glaring comments about young people stepping up and getting involved. He suggested that it is time for older people to…

By Marie Brown Friday, July 11, 2025, was the day the City of Monroe announced in local news outlets that Mayor Friday Ellis would deliver the “State of the City Address.” During his five-year administration, Mayor Ellis has delivered highly…

By Marie Brown Attention—Black History is under attack in America. During the Black History Month in February, students, churches, and organizations across the country celebrated the milestones and accomplishments of our ancestors, as well as honoring modern-day leaders. The key…

By Marie Brown Attention—Black History is under attack in America. During the Black History Month in February, students, churches, and organizations across the country celebrated the milestones and accomplishments of our ancestors, as well as honoring modern-day leaders. The key…

By Marie Brown The Juneteenth UMOJA hosted a Juneteenth Unity Parade on Saturday, June 21. The parade started at Wossman High School and ended at Charles Johnson Children’s Park. We want to thank the record number of units that participated.…