No Struggle, No Progress
No Struggle, No Progress
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There was once a shared love for one another in the city of Monroe. Blacks greeted one another, whether they were acquaintances or strangers, with respect. Somehow that respect for one another has gotten lost throughout the years. It has gotten so bad, one now dares not to speak to younger Blacks nor think to help offer correction in their shortcomings. What happens after the love is gone? According to police reports, police rushed to Kingsway Apartments in the 4200 block of Elm St. across from...
What once only happened far away is now happening in small towns at America’s doorstep. Drugs, guns, and violence are running rampant in the US, from cities with millions of residents to towns with a few hundred citizens with no end in sight. These types of crimes show that there is a significant disregard for life for some. The disregard for life from those who struggle, financially & mentally, often at no fault of their own, has severe implications for all humankind. According to police reports, two separate shootings occurred on Saturday, A...
According to reports, David Harris died while in the custody of Monroe Police Department officers on Saturday, April 3. As of press time, the circumstances surrounding Harris' death are under investigation by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff Office. Law enforcement officials at MPD say that they asked OPSO to take over the investigation. It is customary for an "independent" agency to conduct the investigation to ensure that it will be handled appropriately. Details released by MPD are sketchy, as...
Local resident Darlene Caesar continued her quest, a hard one by anyone’s standards, to the right a wrong that she is convinced was done to her by certain family members. Caesar knows that the only way to get justice for herself and that of her deceased parents is to go through the legal process. That journey has had obstacles placed in front of her, and she has suffered several setbacks. Despite that, she knows that she is not alone, and she wants to enlist the aid of those who may have gone through similar circumstances. Caesar has a s...
Family members are grieving as a family member left home Sunday while never returning home. What was rare occurrences, gun violence has turned to families' nightmares. Black, brown and poor families are suffering at an alarming rate only to receive few answers to numerous questions. Some families' calls are going unanswered to those investigating shooting crimes. There are so many now that the question is there enough law enforcement to handle the survivors of violence questions. According to...
Periodically, the community learns that a person who has been arrested by police officers dies on the way to jail. Naturally, such circumstances arouse interests and varying concerns among family members, friends and anyone who becomes aware of the death. According to sources such a death recently occurred after an arrest was made recently. Considering the widespread media about incidents happening to Blacks who are in the process of being arrested, everyone, people of all races, are concerned about circumstances. It is most important that...
On March 17, 2021, a hit-run incident involving a local man has forever changed the lives of those who knew him. On that date, 56-year-old Tony Martin was on his way to see a longtime friend when he was, some have said, hit deliberately by a driver who didn't bother to stop after hitting Martin. Martin's daughter, Keshanta Reed Williams' got word of her father's death from her uncle hours later, not from the Monroe Police Department. Martin was killed on Grammont Street as he was steps from the...
Those who once said you can't learn anything from watching TV can now be put to shame after hearing 8-year-old Londyn Simmons' story, who was inspired to start her own business after watching an episode of Shark Tank. Shark Tank is a TV show that allows business owners to pitch their products to venture capitalists who then either negotiate a deal to invest or send the businesses away empty-handed. London discovered the show last year during the global pandemic and eventually shared her desires...
There are road signs that signal important messages as we drive. They are important to us because they give clarity on if we are going in the right direction or need to make a detour. They even sometimes alert us if there are pending obstacles in our way. Now and then when I travel to a place that is unfamiliar I can get lost no matter what the directions read or what the signs say. I sometimes second guess my map or my instincts and get off course. I then feel compelled to ask for help from some who, in my opinion, "looks like" they may know...
Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving Southern Style Hot Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday- Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm and Sat 7 am – 2 pm All Plates come with coffee or fountain drink Great Food! Great Service @ Reasonable Prices 2 locations Now Save #1 4399 Hwy 165 South Monroe, LA /318-737-7873 & Tiger Market Café 1800 Forsythe Ave Suite 1 Monroe, LA 71201/318-325-4000 Ms. Edna & Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! BBQ Dinner Sale Monroe Study Group BBQ Dinner Sale Saturday April 10, 2021. 11am until sold out corner of Wilson St. & Winn...
Inviting you to a balloon & dove release in honor of Prophet Dewayne Black Sunday April 11, 2021 at 1pm at Richwood Memorial Gardens for anyone who wants to attend. Balloons will be provided, however you are more than welcome to bring additional ones. Program includes Prayer Pastor Luther Black, Song Donnie Anderson, Memories Sisters & Brothers, song Brittany Black. Photo Prophet Dewayne Black...
Hebrews 12:2 | NKJV 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Beloved strive and pursue with all your might to follow Jesus. Purpose to follow the Lord!!! He is our example, He is our inspiration our direction and our source. Lay aside the distractions of the world. Avoid the “traps” and snares set to hinder and derail us from our course. You...
Carolyn Gaines, 64 Carolyn Gaines of Monroe, LA Self-Employed died March 29, 2021. Service: 11 AM Saturday April 10, 2021 at Union Chapel Baptist Church. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood, LA. Visitation: Friday March 9, 2021 from 3:30-5:3 PM at Hester Central State Funeral Home under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Judy A. Tarver. 64 Judy A. Tarver of Monroe, LA Certified Nurse’s Assistant died March 31, 2021. Graveside Service: 1 PM Saturday April 10, 2021 at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood, LA under t...
On Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 in Williams Park in Monroe LA, Free 4 Change sponsored and Easter Egg Hunt for the children. Free 4 Change is a community organization making a difference in our community by always giving back and showing love through many positive activities. The Free 4 Change Easter Egg Hunt featured traditional Easter Eggs and prized eggs with monetary prizes. Thanks, Free 4 Change for your continuous generosity and commitment to our community. Photo 2-Free 4 Change includes...
When Hillary Clinton lost the presidential election to Donald Trump back in 2016, Republicans were quick to pounce on Democrats that Trump won and Democrats needed to “get over” losing the election. Republicans couldn’t wait to manipulate a reality show guy, sans “art of the deal” businessman, into getting what they wanted now that they had the White House, but, ah, the plans of mice and men, can sometimes go astray. It went quickly with Donald Trump. Republicans would promptly find out that Trump as president, didn’t listen to anyone except th...
Honoring their Mother Ruthie Lue Givens Welch on her birthday March 14, 2021with a drive-by birthday were Ruthie's three daughters Donna, Jacqueline and Linda thank you. To friends, great grands and siblings Tillman, Phillip, Joyce, Dorothy, Donald, Dexter, Victor Regina, Michael and in-laws, thank you for all the birthday kindness and love you showered me. Pastor and Sister O.W. Billups Jr., the Mt. Olivet Nation, relatives, friends and neighbors, thanking you for making my 80th birthday the...
High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship -email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph, contact information, official GPA, high school transcript, class rank and ACT score. Deadline is May 10, 2021....
Ellen Wilson is a 5r. Project Manager in The Walsh Aviation Group, currently leading a terminal project at Dallas Fort Worth international Airport (DFW). She's been with Walsh for over 22 years and has completed two major airport projects at LAX's Tom Bradley International Terminal and LaGuardia Airport Terminal B, managing the Baggage Handling System. Ellen frequently advocates for women and people of color to pursue the construction industry, sharing that each day brings new challenges and...
The Vietnam Veteran, "no parade, no key to the city and no street named for their sacrifice and courage! On March 29, 2021 blended love became a loud shout..." Thank You For Your Service!" The Chennault Aviation Museum Monroe LA and Heart of Hospice brought their compassionate efforts to bear in a well-deserved presentation: "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans." Vietnam Veteran Art "Silver Fox" Edwards recited the poem; Heading Home by Vietnam Veteran Dennis Sprague. Many Vietnam Veterans were in...
If you have a few minutes, let me borrow your mind When I give it back to you, the veil will be off eyes We will be taking a little trip and I hope you enjoy the ride There is no need to be afraid, because I will be your guide Let's travel to a place where the light of the sun barely shines Today, we will see how it feels and how life is lived ON THE OTHER SIDE. Before we go any further on our little cruise Let me give you some advise that you can surely use Since your opinions and your point...
February 25-May 8, 2021 Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum 1051 Chennault Park Dr. Monroe LA (Your attendance supports the museum) featuring art by Don Cincone-Daryl Triplett-Bernard Menyweather...
The Arts with Passion in partnership with The City of Monroe presents, performing arts camp. This camp is free, available to students between the ages 11 - 17 beginning Tuesday, June 1, 2021 and ending June 26, 2021 at Benoit Community Center, Monday - Thursday from 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Students will learn Drama, Dance, and Vocals. Registration opens April 1 and closing May 1. Space is limited. To sign up, visit www.Theartswithpassion.com...
The family of Veteran Hardy Staten, Sr. celebrated his 100th Birthday Tuesday April 6, 2021. You have heard of drive byes, however, this will truly be a historic happy drive by 100th birthday for the South Monroe Community. Family, Friends and Community Members drove by with balloons, well wishes and honking horns by the Staten Residence on Wiley Street in Monroe LA. Happy 100th Birthday Hardy Staten, Sr....
Don’t Wait Vaccinate! Southern University Statewide Vaccination Day is Saturday April 10, 2021 from 9am-3pm. Join Southern and community partners to receive the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID19 vaccination at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church 716 MLK Jr. Dr. Monroe LA. More info ww.sus.edu/vaccinate...
Philadelphia Word Center Church Monroe LA presented Via Dolorosa "Stations of the Cross' on Friday April 2, 2021. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 Philadelphia Word relived the a most important part in the bible when Jesus gave his life for us to have eternal life in heaven was depicted by the Stations of the Cross. Rev. Dr. Alfred L. Mack Pastor-Teacher....
Celebrating Good Friday April 2, 2021 St. Paul United Methodist Church Monroe LA "Men of Valor" served free fish plates to the community and residents. The "Men of Valor" served several hundred plates blessing all. Photo St Paul UMC "Men of Valor" are Brothers Carl Gipson, LaQuann Wimberly, Pastor John E. Tellis, Elder William Thomas and Charles White. Photo St. Paul UMC- Community Servant St. Paul United Methodist Church "Men of Valor" & Pastor Tellis prepare fish plates...
