As the Monroe City School Board begins a new year with new members, it will face the same problem that has plagued the system for the last ten years: the failing academic performance of African-American Students in the system.…
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The Monroe Chamber of Commerce owes Karl Dhaliwal an apology
Suppose the Monroe Chamber of Commerce intends to mend its image in the minority community. In that case, its recent efforts to remove Karl Dhwaliwal from the Southside Economic Development Board are a giant step backward. Dhaliwal is the owner…
Kema Dawson’s redistricting vote was a terrible decision
Last week city council chairperson, Kema Dawson, voted for a rezoning map that will water down the representation of Blacks on the Monroe City Council for the next ten years. That was a terrible decision. Dawson cast the deciding…
Two Horse Power
Roosevelt and Joslyn Wright recently returned from an 11 day outing in the mountains of Arizona, horseback riding and sightseeing. Their horses were gentle, but desert living, and scorching heat couldn’t compete with the air conditioning and 375 horsepower of…
“Coach Prime”, Broderick Fobbs deserve praise for “Giveback” spirit
Powerful things happen when those who have succeeded give back a portion of their knowledge and skill to help others. While there are thousands who “give back,” Deion Sanders and closer to home, Broderick Fobbs are perfect examples. Sanders, known…
City redraw of maps is a lesson in political gerrymandering
This week the Black community received a classic lesson in politics 101: How to hold on to power by gerrymandering. Let’s assume citizens are students asking the questions of a Black political science instructor. Here’s how the lesson would go:…
Friday Ellis offered Southside hope, then Oliver Ellis snatched it back
Monroe Mayor Oliver Friday Ellis doesn’t understand why two years into his term citizens of South Monroe are signing a recall petition against him. In his mind, he is keeping his promises and doing more for South Monroe than any…