Tag: Roosevelt Wright Jr.

Ten years ago, the Monroe City School Board set up a search committee that bent the rules to make a homeboy its next superintendent. That resulted in a great experience for white students, a failing experience for Black students, and…

Monroe City Schools stand at a pivotal juncture with Dr. Brent Vidrine’s retirement. The district should now address a glaring issue: our students’ academic performance. While the tenure of Dr. Vidrine witnessed commendable efforts in infrastructural development and pushing for…

Every year, the Carroll High School homecoming festivities transform the city, drawing alumni and supporters from far and wide, but when a tragic event pierces the heart of such celebration, it calls for reflection and accountability. The block party spontaneously…

The recent decision by the Monroe City School Board to allow Superintendent Brent Vidrine to remain actively serving while under investigation for possible financial misconduct is a dangerous breach of trust that not only sets a concerning precedent but also…

Should public schools rely on students to bridge funding gaps? While the intent behind school fundraising activities and fees may be noble, it raises important questions about the equity and responsibility within our education system. One stark contrast in the…

Donald Trump has been indicted four times, but his long string of charges, over 85 in all, are unsettling to many Americans, even many in the African-American community, because they reveal what we have complained about for decades: The power…

Last week’s trial of Drouzon Quillen in Winnsboro, Louisiana, was marked by a stunning absence of justice. The proceedings, which unfolded in a courtroom that should have upheld the principles of fairness and equity, instead transformed into a career-ending lynching,…