Friday's oath was administered by his long-term friend from Start in Richland Parish, Judge Will Rhymes Barham of the Louisiana 5th Judicial District, a Republican. Ellis said that he will try to heal the division between the northern and southern portions of Monroe and represent all citizens equally. In the 2010 census, the city was 64 percent black. Ellis became emotional as he spoke of his expectations for a united Monroe: | Friday's oath was administered by his long-term friend from Start in Richland Parish, Judge Will Rhymes Barham of the Louisiana 5th Judicial District, a Republican. Ellis said that he will try to heal the division between the northern and southern portions of Monroe and represent all citizens equally. In the 2010 census, the city was 64 percent black. Ellis became emotional as he spoke of his expectations for a united Monroe: |