By Marie Brown On Monday, January 20th, The United States of America celebrated Martin Luther King Day. President Donald J. Trump was also inaugurated as the 47th President. Trump said during his speech, that he was very appreciative of the…
Tag: Marie Brown
Our Community “The Real Tea”
By Marie Brown The Monroe City Council recently honored me by appointing me as the new Council Coordinator/ Research Aide for the City of Monroe. This is not a new position; however, I am bringing new energy. I love this…
Marie Brown pondering offer of city employment, “It depends”
L. “Marie” Brown, a tireless Monroe community advocate known for championing the needs of the poor, has been offered a position as community liaison to the Monroe City Council, though she says her acceptance depends on salary negotiations and the…
Rep. Moore adds “Marie” Brown to legislative staff
In a significant move that bridges grassroots activism with state-level politics, Rep. Pat Moore has announced the appointment of Lawrence Marie Brown as her new legislative aide, effective July 1, 2024. The appointment marks a new chapter in Mrs. Brown’s…
Pay-to-Play ad accusing Kema Dawson goes viral after Dad responds
A political advertisement accusing District 5 Councilwoman Kema Dawson of selling out the black community has gone viral on social media, garnering over 4,000 views and 55 shares in two days. The ad, paid for by a group called “Friends…
City goal of 1 percent to DBEs challenged by leaders
Is the city of Monroe aggressively trying to include minorities and other disadvantaged businesses in its procurements? That question was raised again Tuesday night as the council considered whether to approve a request from the engineering department to advertise for…
Brown announces bid for city council, wants more than 3 minutes
L. Marie Brown has thrown her hat in the ring for the District 4 city council elections in the spring of 2024. Mrs. Brown, who unsuccessfully ran for mayor in the 2020 election, has been an unapologetic advocate for the…