Two high school seniors will have a little extra cash in their pockets when they start college in the fall because they were the essay contest winners in a competition sponsored by a local law firm. Heaven Britton, a senior…
Category: Achievements
Top Teen of America Monroe Chapter participates in Black History Bowl
Monroe Teens travel to 49th Area One Leadership Conference held in Houston, Texas hosted by the Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. While there, Monroe Teens were able to participate in the Black History Bowl (Teen Dimitruis Bosworth was on 1st…
Green receives Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership
Donald R. Green former principal and 1978 graduate of Carroll High School received his Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership. The commencement exercise was held on December 14, 2019, at the University Center of Southern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana. Proud parents:…
Calvin Walker named vice-chancellor at SU-Ag Center
Baton Rouge, La. – Calvin R. Walker, Ph.D., has been named the Executive Vice-Chancellor and Director of Department: Agriculture, Research and Extension Center Special Projects at the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SU Ag Center). The position was…
Black authors on display at Louisiana Book Festival
Several African-Americans were among the presenters and exhibitors at the Louisana Book Festival at the state capitol. The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library was the sponsor of the 16th annual festival, held in downtown Baton Rouge…
Quentin Holmes named interim GSU Police Chief
Grambling State University officials announced Friday that Dr. Quentin Holmes has been appointed the institution’s new Interim Chief of the University Police Department and Special Advisor to the COO for Public Safety. “Dr. Holmes’ continuous leadership has helped consistently grow safety and the student…
Solomon Temple honors 2018-19 Graduates
The Solomon Temple Baptist Church honored this year’s graduates with a breakfast and a ceremony, where graduates gave expressions and received gifts for their numerous accomplishments. Graduates from left to right include 1st Lady Virginia Howard, Psy.D. & Th.D. (Psychology…