By Marie Brown There have been countless attempts to alter the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This is a landmark US federal statute that prohibits racial discrimination in voting. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson…
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Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown Youth violence is a serious concern throughout the United States and there is no sign of reducing it. In our local community, each and every day there are reports through the media that horrible crimes are occuring. …
Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown Racism is defined as the belief, behavior, or systemic practice that asserts the superiority of one race over others, leading to prejudice, discrimination, and hatred based on skin color, ethnicity, or national origin. An individual or individuals…
Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown As residents of the City of Monroe, do you feel that our city is a good place to live? I’m sure there are a multitude of responses from some who have lived here their entire lives. The other…
Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown What type of leader are you? This is a question for all who are in a leadership capacity. AI overview describes a leader as an individual who guides, inspires, and influences people toward a shared goal or…
Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown Community service involves unpaid work aimed at helping people or improving the local area, such as food drives, environmental cleanups, tutoring young people, and elderly assistance. We applaud all organizations and individuals who stepped up to the…
Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown What is Leadership? HOGAN, which is an international authority on the subject– specifically in the relationship between leadership, personality, and job performance, describes Leadership as being not just a title but an ability to inspire followership. In…