By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. A sermon can be skillfully delivered.It can make people laugh.It can move them to tears.It can even bring the congregation to its feet.Yet one question must still be asked: If Christ crucified and risen is missing,…
Tag: Roosevelt Wright Jr
If council approves district plan, it owes Kema Dawson an apology
The Monroe City Council’s introduction of a new redistricting plan this Tuesday wasn’t just a legislative formality; it was a quiet funeral for a bold promise. As the city approaches the final vote on March 24, the council stands at…
Jesse Jackson challenged us to “Keep hope alive”
The passing of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, on February 17, 2026, marks the end of an era. America mourns and remembers the hundreds of communities he visited and inspired with his message to “Keep hope alive.” He visited Monroe in…
Fee increase vote was historic; it had no opposition
The Monroe City Council and Mayor Friday Ellis deserve credit and recognition for the council’s unanimous decision on February 10, 2026, to approve significant rate increases for water, sewer, and refuse collection. While raising utility fees is never politically easy,…
Thanks due to hundreds who pitched in to help during ice storm
In the wake of last week’s devastating winter storm, our community has been tested—and has answered with courage, competence, and compassion. As more than 90,000 residents sat in the cold and dark, an army of first responders, city crews, utility…
Council should fine tune new fees before passage
On January 26, the Monroe City Council will vote on a proposal to nearly double residential garbage fees, raising the monthly rate from approximately $17 to $28 per can. While city leaders argue that these hikes are necessary to modernize…
At the CES in Vegas, I glimpsed the future
I recently returned from the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, a four-million-square-foot glimpse into our immediate future. There were 150,000 select individuals from around the world who saw what up close what tomorrow will be. It was a…