2009 Men of Substance Awards Dinner, June 22, Pineville, LA

Enjoy these photos from the 2009 Men of Substance Awards Dinner held Monday, June 22, at the Main Street Community Center in Pineville, LA.
All photos by Al Cotton

Pineville’s Lakeside residents: Beware of daytime home burglars

By Bill Sumrall
The Light
PINEVILLE — Two daytime breakins in Pineville’s Lakeside area have residents on the alert, a community leader said Friday, June 26.
“We’ve had some breakins here,” said Angelina Iles, who heads Pineville’s Concerned Citizens group. “The neighbors are beginning to be vigilant,” Iles said.
Lakeside area resident Kitty Harris complained that one daytime breakin occurred [...]

The Light honors 10 men who make a difference

By Leonard Ford
He’s your neighbor.
He’s your pastor.
He‘s your banker.
He’s your police juror.
He volunteers to help senior citizens. He’s a local historian. He mentors your children. He’s the board president of your local health care center. He’s a principal.  And he’s a Man of Substance.
But there’s more to them than meets the eye. Every day,  in [...]

Forget the myth, good black fathers exist

As we get ready to celebrate Father’s Day, the thought of so many of our young black children not having a father in their lives has me asking this question: “Are there any good black fathers out there?
It’s a legitimate question to ask as many in mainstream America still has this stereotypical view of black [...]

Celebrate Black Music Month

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