The Ouachita Parish Branch of the NAACP has elected new officers through electronic balloting conducted by the national NAACP office on Saturday. Rev. Cliff Thomas will lead the civil rights organization as its new president, alongside Minister Verbon Muhammad as…
In a display of solidarity and commitment to campaign promises, Monroe’s City Council, particularly the Southside members called “The Brown Bombers,” has made significant strides in their first 100 days in office. Their efforts have largely focused on bringing South…
“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” was a stern warning from Councilman Elect Rodney McFarland Tuesday night as he warned that the incoming black council members who have been…
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…
South Monroe faces an ongoing crisis of neglect, crime, and a slow death by gentrification. As the District 5 City Council election approaches, the stakes could not be higher for its residents. This election is not merely about choosing a…
Verbon Muhammad will face incumbent council member Kema Dawson in a run-off election next month. Despite a well financed campaign funded mostly by wealthy Republicans, Dawson failed to get a majority vote from her heavily black Democratic district. Saturday, Muhammad…
“Kema Dawson is pimping our district and the city of Monroe in exchange for campaign contributions.” That’s the claim of Mondrian Douglas, a candidate for the District 5 city council seat after reviewing a recently filed campaign finance report from…
