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Category: Youth Activities

Spotlight on Excellence:Archonette President Leah Taylor

September 18, 2025September 24, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Youth Activities

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…

Archonette President Leah Taylor

Black Tie Guys focus on career opportunities

August 28, 2025September 18, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Youth Activities

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, creative writing, mentoring program, writers

Black Tie Guys end 2025 tour with “Black Wall Street” visit

July 17, 2025August 5, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Youth Activities

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…

2025 Glory Trail Tour, Black Tie Guys of Monroe, Black Wall Street, Tab-N-Action Inc

Black Tie Guys “Man Camp” fighting youth crime with values

June 5, 2025June 11, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Youth Activities

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…

Alfred Blakes Cultural Arts Center, Black Tie Guys, discipline, fighting youth crime, Man Camp, mentorship program

Fashion dreams come true: Model 10/18 Academy students experience the Magic of New York City

June 5, 2025June 11, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Youth Activities

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…

Fashion and Beauty Academy, Model 10/18, New York City

Black Tie Guys place flags on graves of military dead

May 29, 2025June 11, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Youth Activities

While many enjoyed the comfort of a long weekend, members of the Black Tie Guys spent Memorial Day in solemn reflection—learning, serving, and honoring those who paid the ultimate price for America’s freedoms. The youth mentoring group, sponsored by Tab-N-Action,…

Black Tie Guys, honor fallen heroes, Memorial Day, Richwood Memorial Gardens

Joyful Voices at Newlight

May 22, 2025June 11, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Youth Activities

The Joyful Voices of Minnie Ruffin Elementary School lifted their hearts in song as special guests at Newlight Baptist Church on Sunday, May 18. Known for their joy and spirit, the choir features the finest young vocalists from Minnie Ruffin,…

Joyful Voices, Minnie Ruffin Elementary School

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