At just 10 years old, Noa Litton is already proving that excellence is not an accident—it’s a habit. The fourth-grader at Roy Shelling Elementary School walked into Monday night’s Black Tie Guys meeting with his usual bright smile, and walked…
Category: Youth Activities
Whitney inspires youth with business lessons, and $10 bills
When Eugene Whitney talks about work, young men listen. That’s what happened Monday night as the owner of Firehouse Subs in the Walmart Strip Mall gave members of the Black Tie Guys sandwiches, drinks, and valuable lessons that fed their…
Spotlight on Excellence:Archonette President Leah Taylor
At the recent Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, Youth Auxiliaries Awards Ceremony, Archonette President Leah Taylor has been recognized for her outstanding leadership and commitment to the ideals of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. She received five prestigious honors: –Sisterhood…
Black Tie Guys focus on career opportunities
The Black Tie Guys youth mentoring program is expanding its career exploration series to include the field of creative writing. During a session held Monday at the Powell Center, participants learned that creative writing can be more than just a…
Black Tie Guys end 2025 tour with “Black Wall Street” visit
The Black Tie Guys of Monroe, a youth leadership and development group sponsored by Tab-N-Action, Inc., completed their “2025 Glory Trail Tour” this week, capping off a year of hands-on education, leadership training, and historical exploration. Under the guidance of…
Black Tie Guys “Man Camp” fighting youth crime with values
The Alfred Blakes Cultural Arts Center is echoing with energy this week as boys aged 9 to 14 participate in the 2025 “Man Camp,” a four-day youth development experience hosted by the Black Tie Guys mentoring program. Running June 2–5…
Fashion dreams come true: Model 10/18 Academy students experience the Magic of New York City
Four talented young women from the Model 10/18 Fashion and Beauty Academy of Monroe, Louisiana, recently embarked on an unforgettable journey to New York City as part of the company’s annual destination trip. Madison Bailey, daughter of Tyechia Bailey; Johniah…