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Virtual HBCU Campus Tours

Ever wonder what it would be like to attend a Historically Black College and University (HBCU)? Eleven HBCUs will provide a glimpse into their school, college life and admission requirements at a Virtual College Week (Feb. 8-11) highlighting institutions such as Central State in Ohio, Florida A&M and Winston-Salem State in North Carolina and more. Visit http://www.learn4life.org/college-week for the complete schedule.

Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl”

Serving Southern Style Hot Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday- Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm and Sat 7 am – 2 pm All Plates come with coffee or fountain drink Great Food! Great Service @ Reasonable Prices 2 locations Now Save #1 4399 Hwy 165 South Monroe, LA /318-737-7873 & Tiger Market Café 1800 Forsythe Ave Suite 1 Monroe, LA 71201/318-325-4000 Ms. Edna & Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day

Ouachita NAACP Voter Registration

If weather permits, the Ouachita Parish NAACP is planning a voter registration drive on February 13, 2021 from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot behind the AutoZone at 1405 Winnsboro Rd. in Monroe, LA.

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443,000 COVID Deaths

The 45th president “is a man who all would concede is guilty of negligent homicide on a grand scale amid the country’s 443,000 COVID deaths to date.

Who’s to Blame?

In 2021 Black folks continue to spiral backwards which the fault belongs to no one but us.

New Location-New Name-Same Quality Service!

Got an old vehicle or about to buy a used vehicle, you’ll need good honest mechanics. Trust EasyDoesIt Auto Care Center 675 Kansas Ln. Monroe LA because they do great guaranteed work. They know how to fix and repair vehicles in a timely and reasonable manner. Stop letting you know who, get cha making you pay crazy dollars you really don’t have, unless you got it like that! Call Easy or Rocky at 318-331-5524, you’ll be glad you did! See ad display pg. 3

Don’t Ever Forget

Black folks, you’re Black!

JB’s Lawn Service

Dependable, reliable and reasonable lawn service, trimming hedges, flower beds cleaned, tree trimming, fence row cleaning, trust the best, JB’s Lawn Service call 318-537-9136.

Shawnuff BBQ Best in Town

Have you tried the best BBQ in town? Why are you waiting? If it’s not Shawnuff, there’s a difference! You be the judge! BBQ so good you don’t have to say grace, its already blessed and there are 3 sides to every plate beans, potato salad and slaw, your choice. Right off I-20 and Hwy 165 S Shawnuff BBQ is here to serve you Tues.-Fri. New Hours 11am – until all the food is gone. On Sat. 11am -2pm get here early to enjoy lip-smacking bbq, and koolaide. Call ahead 318.855.3652.We cater events and smoke or Fry Turkeys or hams for the holidays.

Trying to Be Someone Else

When will Black Folks in America be able to be Black? Wouldn’t it be refreshing to be Black without consequences. Black folks, it’s been time to invest and believe in ourselves! Black potential has been stymied by Blacks playing others game! We had our own during segregation until integration robbed us. Stop believing the hype

Kindness Appreciated

Coffee Table Favorites

From Sword to Pen by Combat Soldier Veteran Art “Silver Fox” Edwards, get your copy today 318.680.1691. Burning on the Bayou by Rob Lloyd, Get your copy 318.512.3614.

Rob Lloyd’s Smooth Jazz

Rob Lloyd has been involved in jazz over 4 decades and is a regular reporter to SMOOTHJAZZ.COM...also check out his smooth jazz show (Smooth & Tight on a Sunday night 6pm) Check Rob out on TCRN Smooth Jazz on your Smartphone, Tablet or computer.

Inflammatory Remarks

Sedition is the most serious crime that anybody could be accused of from January 6, 2021. Sedition advocating the overthrow of the US government. It involves not just talking about overthrowing democracy but having the means and wherewithal to carry out those actions.

Bonnie’ s Whatever Hats & Etc.

Stop guessing trust a hat expert in incredible hats is Bonnie who has the eye for the perfect hat for you! Call 318.614.1578 Let Bonnie fix you up with the right size, color and décor of hat appropriate for any occasion female and male. Bonnie will take care of you! Happy Holidays-Jesus is the reason for the season! See Ad display pg. 4

Horrendously Smitten

Unremarkable Americans with no previous criminal records or history of extremist behavior have been arrested that stormed the Capitol. profiles of arrestees many were middle-class and middle-aged – with an average age of 40. Almost 90% of them had no known links with militant groups. Some 40% were business owners or with white-collar jobs, and they came from relatively lucrative backgrounds as “CEOs, shop owners, doctors, lawyers, IT specialists, and accountants”. The one common denominator uniting this large group is not any extremist group, website or media outlet, but an individual – Donald Trump.

Radio Advertising

Call Art Edwards 318 680.1691 or 318.388.2323 and forget the fancy title Art sells radio advertising for 6 radio stations. Give Art a call. See ad display pg.10