Tag: Roosevelt Wright Jr.

Minorities across the country are sitting on pins and needles pondering the effects of plans to scale back the Department of Education and send many funds back to states for localized distribution. Sending DOE money back to states sounds good,…

For too long, our community’s response to youth violence has followed a predictable pattern: increased police presence, stricter enforcement, and harsher penalties. While law enforcement plays an important role in public safety, mounting evidence suggests that treating youth violence as…

As Black History Month continues, today’s Black leaders would do well to study the strategies, problems, and actions of past leaders to develop a meaningful strategy for the future. Many of those who led the “movement” for social justice in…

The recent refusal by the Monroe City Council to certify the December 2024 sales tax election results, while ultimately temporary, highlights a concerning rift between the council’s Black majority and Mayor Ellis. This symbolic act of opposition is just the…

In the five months since taking office, Mayor Friday Ellis’s administration has struggled to establish an effective working relationship with Monroe’s black-majority city council. This growing divide presents a challenge that, while difficult, is not insurmountable for a white mayor…

The 2024 presidential election has come and gone, leaving in its wake a sobering reality for the Democratic Party and Vice President Kamala Harris. While the majority of Black voters stood behind Harris, the enthusiasm and turnout needed to secure…