When Angel Reese stepped onto the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway on October 15, 2025, she didn’t just make history—she made a statement. The 23-year-old Chicago Sky forward became the first professional athlete to grace the iconic stage, blending athletic…
A woman with roots on Powell Avenue in Monroe, where her family once owned a local cleaning shop, is now making waves in Detroit as one of the region’s most influential nonprofit and education leaders. Tonya Adair, a Grambling State…
When Johniah Miller was crowned Miss Freshman at Grambling State University, the applause reached far beyond the campus; her modeling coach, Robert Wright, director of the 10/18 Modeling Clinic, celebrated with her. For over five years, Wright has trained young…
Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington has added a new accolade to his illustrious career, one that transcends the silver screen: the title of Reverend. On December 21, 2024, Washington received his minister’s license during a heartfelt ceremony at the Kelly…
The Monroe-Ouachita Branch of the NAACP held it’s 2025 annual high school scholarship award presentation during its August21, 2025 Executive Committee Meeting held at Emily P. Robinson Recreation Center in Monroe, LA. Four high school students accompanied by their parents…
The Monroe Civic Center was filled with celebration, remembrance, and resolve on Saturday evening as the NAACP hosted its annual Freedom Fund Banquet. About 100 guests gathered for the occasion, including Mayor Friday Ellis, members of the Monroe City Council,…
A team of Southern University students, including Monroe native Verbon Muhammad Jr., has made history by winning a prestigious Emmy Award at the 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards in New York City on May 20, 2025. Their documentary, The Hidden…
