Author: Carma Henry

The Eta Nu Education Foundation proudly announces its 7th Annual Benefit Gala

It didn’t take long for some of President Donald Trump’s most vocal supporters to start publicly distancing themselves from him. Over the past several months, a growing number of conservatives who once fiercely defended the former president have either criticized his policies or outright denounced his leadership. Their shift is sending shockwaves through the GOP and raising questions about how fractured the party may become heading into the next election.

   Knowing and under-standing history is important. Learning from history ensures that it repeating the past is not inevitable. Discerning lessons from history enables reflective and proactive work to shape a better future for all of humanity. Given the current divisiveness in America, I believe it is time overdue to remember and to reaffirm the shared legacies between Blacks and Jews.

       On this past weekend neighbors from across Fort Lauderdale joined forces to celebrate 2025 Make A Difference Day, coming together to clean, paint, and plant throughout the city. From Dorsey Riverbend to Downtown Civic Association, Durrs, Imperial Point, Lake Ridge, and Twin Lakes, volunteers of all ages rolled up their sleeves to care for the places they call home. Seeing so many familiar faces working side by side was a glowing reminder of the strength, spirit, and unity of this community. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who participated and helped make a visible difference in our neighborhoods.

Plans to build a Donald J. Trump Presidential Library in downtown Miami have been put on hold after a judge temporarily blocked the land transfer needed for the project.

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Atyia is a former student of the Institute of Community Services (ICS Head Start) of Mississippi and the author of the “Mean Girls: A Bunch of Bullies,” a powerful story about the impact of hurtful teasing, taunting, and aggressive behavior.

     Funding Arts Broward (FAB) a dynamic, privately funded membership nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the arts, launched its 23rd season with a celebratory and widely attended reception at Northern Trust on Las Olas on October 9. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a warm welcome from newly appointed board chair Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D., and an exclusive performance by Carbonell Award-winner Tim Davis, Executive Artistic Director of New City Players.

       I’ve learned that doors don’t always open the way we expect. Sometimes they’re pushed wide open through blessings and answered prayers. Other times, they creak open after seasons of struggle, doubt, or discomfort. Yet truth be told, there have been times when I stood in front of an open door, hesitant, unsure if I had what it took to walk through.

A true pioneer in Florida’s judicial history, Retired Judge Melvia Green received a heartfelt tribute as South Dade residents and members of the legal community gathered to unveil Judge Melvia Green Terrace in Richmond Heights the same neighborhood where she grew up.

The historic Mt. Hermon AME Church served as the site of an important Congressional Town Hall hosted by Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who gathered community members to discuss pressing challenges facing African Americans and other minority communities across South Florida and the nation.