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Wossman’s Transgender court member is sign of the times

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 Free PressRoosevelt Wright

Last week, Wossman High School elected a transgender person to its homecoming court for 2023. It was historic for Monroe, but it is part of a trend that is growing across the nation. The former male student moved to Texas…

Roosevelt Wright Jr

Our Rich Black Heritage: Nannie H Burroughs

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 Free PressOpinions

By Garry Blanson Nannie H. Burroughs was born on May 2, 1879, in Orange, Virginia, to John and Jennie Burroughs. In 1883, sometime after the passing of one of her sisters and her father. Nannie and her mother moved to…

Garry Blanson

What if military training was next for “idle” graduates with no plans?

May 18, 2023May 25, 2023 Free PressRoosevelt Wright

Over 27,000 young people will graduate from high school as members of the class of 2023. The State Department says about 18,900 of the graduates are expected to enroll in college. What about the other 8,100? Some of those 8,100…

Roosevelt Wright Jr

Our Rich Black Heritage: Edward D. Brown

May 18, 2023May 25, 2023 Free PressOpinions

By Garry Blanson Recently, the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby was held (the winner’s purse for the 2023 Kentucky Derby was “3 million dollars,” the highest purse in Triple Crown racing history). While many Black People have heard about…

Garry Blanson

Our Rich Black Heritage: Mary H. Dickerson

May 11, 2023May 18, 2023 Free PressOpinions

By Garry Blanson In the past, Black women have made great contributions to our Black Communities and The Civil Rights Movement. Between 1870-1914, Black women  established many civic clubs, groups, and organizations in America.  One of the women who helped found…

Garry Blanson

Monroe Police Chief has a “trust” problem that needs fixing

May 11, 2023May 18, 2023 Free PressRoosevelt Wright

When crime reports indicate that crime is trending downward, it’s natural for community members to feel a sense of relief and security. However, when those reports do not square with the feeling of insecurity in the community, the police department…

Roosevelt Wright Jr

Government Debt Ceiling standoff may touch your purse on June 1

May 4, 2023May 11, 2023 Free PressRoosevelt Wright

Sometimes it’s hard for those who live in the real world to understand how things that happen in Washington affect us. The hottest debate in Washington is whether or not to raise the nation’s “Debt Ceiling.” What’s the big deal?…

Roosevelt Wright Jr

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  • What if military training was next for “idle” graduates with no plans?
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Our Rich Black Heritage: Nannie H Burroughs

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Mary H. Dickerson

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