Articles from the June 4, 2020 edition
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Racism in America: A Public Health Crisis
The events that have unfolded in the past two weeks in our country are unprecedented: another senseless killing of a Black man, George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police; an uprising on the part of people of many colors protesting the...
Black in America 2020
Being Black in America many times means in order to become free, Blacks have to die. When people die there are no Black folks in heaven! There are no poor folks, ignorance, neglect, section 8 housing,...
Looking for Justice-Pt. 2
"I can't breathe", said the dying black man. Did he fall into water and was gasping for air? Was the man overcome from gas or dangerous fumes in the air? No. Those were the last words that George...
Parkview Apts. Shootings/Protest
Amidst the death of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis Minnesota on Memorial Day May 25, protests toward this injustice have sparked an uproar all over the world and especially in many U.S. Cities....
Too Many Swanson Escapes
Historically, Swanson Correctional Center had its name changed to Swanson Center for Youth. During this time of change when emphasis was on large farm operations changed slowly as the use of farm work to rehabilitate youth gave way to counseling and...
Minister Louise Willis Nurturer, Mentor, Beacon
Minister Louise Willis 94, transitioned from this earthy home on Friday, May 29, 2020 at St Francis Medical Center. Louise was born on October 26,1925 to the late Tillman and Luella Williams in...
Healthcare Superstar
Amid the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic, healthcare professional Dawn Walker RN, rose to the challenge of doing all she could for her patients. Nurse Walker was professional, patient and courteous as she...
Well Done Catrina Green
In loving memory of Catrina Monique Green, 44, the Green Family announces the homegoing of beloved daughter, sister, mother, friend, and community volunteer. Catrina was born on July 20, 1975 and entered eternal rest on June 1, 2020 at 8:28am, at...
A Conversation
Since the start of the pandemic with quarantining in place two co-workers check on each other by text. The co-workers, one white, one black correspond each day, about work and moral support during these times.Weekend Text between the two Co-workers...
NAACP Protest
Rev. Ambrose Douzart said that he is pleased with the way in which a protest march held the weekend of May 30 and 31. Douzart, who is head of the chapter of the NAACP said, " the march which was...
Mayor Jamie Mayo Proven Leadership Ability
Mayor Mayo has over 20 years of business experience working with companies such as State Farm Insurance, Allstate Insurance and Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. His focus areas are: Economic...
A Leader with Integrity and Pride
Jesse Smith goes by a lot of names, including a coach, elder, husband, dad, and grandpa. In a few weeks, he hopes to add the title, councilman to his list of duties. He is one of four candidates...
Becoming A G-Man
Congratulations are in order for Isaiah Taylor, who graduated from Carroll High School in Monroe, LA this past May. Taylor will attend Grambling State University in the Fall. He is the son of Medria...
Brass Best Principal Ever
Principal Mrs. Sylvia Brass made her final rounds at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School this May 2020, retiring from a career in education after more than 47 years of service. On Friday, May 22, dozens g...
We Got Something Good Inside
2 Corinthians 4:7 | NKJV But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. Beloved, it’s ALL inside. Look no further than within to find the a...
The End is Near
In Matthew 5:48, Jesus told all men to be perfect even as his father in heaven is perfect. Jesus expects men to keep God's commandments, all the time for their own sake. During the coronavirus pandemic many yards have Psalm 91 signs in them. Psalm...
Essential Workers Mask Up
Many essential workers have been working and continue to work making others lives easier. They are among the thousands of essential workers who get serious everyday by using their heads and stopping...
Wossman Golden Girls
At Wossman High School in Monroe LA during football season, among the many spectacular event is when the Wossman Golden Girls perform. A Wossman Golden Girl gave a stellar performance in 2018 was...
Irma DeTiege Scholarship
The Legendary Irma DeTiege was a special person to many. She was ordinary person yet could do spectacular things for anyone who needed help. One exceptional quality possessed by Irma DeTiege was she...
Change
Change is the difference between what we have and what we will have. We are experiencing a mere change in the way it has been. We are on course to have what is called a new normal. Be reminded that...
Naturalicious
Naturalicious is an organic, all-natural hair care brand with products for women with curly hair, with a focus on women of color with natural kinky or curly hair with a mission to eliminate the frustration, time and expense that can come with hair...
Thank You
The family of Olevia Rosetta Turner, "True Love," deeply appreciate and gratefully acknowledge your kind expressions of sympathy during the loss of our loved one. On behalf of the Robinson & Turner...
Deaths
Norvell Christian, 89 Norvell Christian of Bonita, LA -Bus Driver, died May 30, 2020. Graveside services: Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 11:00am at St Luke Cemetery in Bonita, LA. Drive-Through...
The Fight of Our Lives
In the summer of 2002, I picked up the book, This Little Life of Mine, a biography of Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977). At the time, I was entering my sophomore year at Wossman High School, and I had reached a point in life where I longed for more...
PANDEMIC EBT PROGRAM DEADLINE
Program Benefits Families of Children Who Normally Receive Free or Reduced-Price Meals at School Applications for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program have been submitted on behalf of 403,731 children, or about 66 percent of all...
Monroe City Court Reopening
The Court wants to remind the public that the following may now be done in person: pay fines, file civil pleadings, handle warrants, reset missed court dates, and obtain extensions, etc. However, the Court encourages everyone to work remotely...
Library Branches Reopen
The Ouachita Parish Public Library reopened the Louise Williams, Ollie Burns Memorial, Cpl. J. R. Searcy Memorial and West Ouachita branches to the public on Monday, June 1, and the Anna Meyer, Carver-McDonald, Sterlington Memorial and West Monroe...
What Happens Now?
The United States as a nation, keeps ignoring defining moments in its young history as a sovereign nation to live up to the words recorded in its Constitution. Defining moments do not come as often as we like them. When they come, they are to be...
Louisiana Federation of Democratic Women –Members/Prospective Members
Please Register/Purchase Membership Today, Or Asap! For the LFDW’s Virtual Summer Conference 2020; it is very easy to register and to purchase a membership: 1. Go to: https://www.bontempstix.com. 2. Scroll to see LFDW June 13th event.3. To r...
Monroe Man Sentenced to 20 Years
MONROE, La. – United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced that Christopher Joe Stamper, 28, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Terry A. Doughty to 20 years in federal prison and 10 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to o...
Police Juror's Protest Comments Angers Black Community
Update: Clampit Apologizes Over Comments Furor District B Ouachita Parish Police Juror Jack Clampit issued an apology one day after he was heavily criticized by a delegation of African-American men over his comments about looting during protests...
A Brother's Beloved
Onesimus was a slave of Philemon and an inhabitant of Colossae. The book of Philemon is a brief note from Paul about a runaway slave of Philemon known as Onesimus. Philemon was a close friend of the Apostle Paul and perhaps was led to Christianity...
Praying Students
*Inspired by God through Mary Roggerson & Morning Day Prayer Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Nolley, St. Mary Baptist Church Purpose: For all children to learn, pray and confess the Word of God. Goal: For all children to have an...
God Calls for Resistance Against America's Evil
God has made a spiritual call to his children of all races, ages, colors, sexes, social, cultural, educational professional, religious, economic, sexual orientations, political non-religious, ethnic, national origins, disabilities, and persuasions,...
The Mayor's Corner
Create Citizen’s Panel to Address Much Needed Systemic Changes to Benefit the Black Community The videotaped killing of George Floyd was heartbreaking. People across this country are in pain and they want to see necessary and meaningful changes in th...
"THE CHANGE THAT YOU DID'NT MAKE"
Copyright 2012 Written by : Mr. Marion Obafemi and inspired by God Like Bob Marley smoking a splif, I needed a lift, so I inhaled what I saw Inside my hood, so I thought that I would, exhale thru this poem and draw A picture for you, to give you a...
Tragic Death
In life, we experience many close thank you Jesus close calls. For some, close calls happen constantly, but for others far and few. The ultimate call happens knowingly or unknowingly, one never...
