Obituaries
McWhite Funeral Home Services
BOWLES Funeral services for the late Herman B. Bowles – 74were held February 26 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel. DAVIS FULTON Funeral services for the late Le’Onni Denise […]
Articles by Carma Henry
Obituaries
Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home Services
BUCKNOR Funeral services for the late Gladstone Junior Bucknor – 70 were held February 25th at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center. LAWSON Funeral services for the late Raymond Lewis Lawson – 74 were held […]
Local News
Freemen’s Bureau
The Freedmen’s Bureau [FB] was the federal government’s first attempt at a comprehensive social assistance program. At the end of the Civil war in 1865, the FB was created. Its goal was to facilitate the amalgamation of four million slaves into society. According to the National Archives: “The Bureau was established to undertake the relief effort and the unprecedented social reconstruction that would bring freedpeople to full citizenship.” The FB would best be described as the “8 Track Tape player,” of social services. It had great intentions, but after a few years it was ineffectual! In 1872 the FB was closed. […]
Business
PRESS ROOM: Global $80 Million E-Commerce Brand, Sassy Jones, Opens First Brick-and-Mortar Retail Store in Richmond, VA
“I am thrilled to open our first location where customers near and far can come for a fully immersive shopping experience,” said Charis Jones, Founder and CEO of Sassy Jones. “A place where the unicorns can play – it isn’t about the purchase; it’s about how each customer feels. I want the Sassy Jones woman to walk away with more than just a handbag, I want her feeling gorgeous, connected and loved. This location will be the first of many to do just that.” […]
National News
Black Leader, Shooting Survivor Calls For Ouster Of ‘Woke’ Prosecutors
“Attorney General Bailey’s announcement that he will take legal action to remove Kim Gardner from office is a strong signal to other ‘woke’ prosecutors that their days are numbered. […]
Local News
Blind and Visually Impaired Kids Tackle STEAM Projects in Partnership with Local Companies
Submitted by Cindy Schutt (Photos credit SRL Media) Approximately 65 blind and visually impaired youth had a blast enjoying STEAM activities at the Lighthouse of Broward’s “For the Love of STEAM” event presented by UKG. […]
Health
Obesity Care Week Begins as Report Reveals that Nearly 50 Percent of African Americans Have Obesity
According to recent data, almost 50% of African Americans have obesity, and approximately 4 out of 5 Black women have overweight or obesity. […]
Entertainment
LOCAL SOUTH FLORIDA ARTISTS JOIN STELLAR LINEUP AT 16TH ANNUAL JAZZ IN THE GARDENS MUSIC FESTIVAL
On March 11th & 12, 2023, the 16th Annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) Music Festival will showcase the depth and diversity of some of South Florida’s most talented artists with an exciting home-grown artist lineup just announced. Local acts performing on the 2nd stage include 2016 JITG alums April RaQuel and Lavie, along with 2018 JITG alum Ronnie, the VOP – produced and backed up by Miami’s most popular R&B band, Jody Hill and the Deep-Fried Funk Band. […]
Sports
Richmond’s John Marshall H.S. Basketball Team is #1 in the U.S.
The John Marshall Justices of Richmond’s John Marshall High School are, once again, number one in the nation and undefeated. Yes, Virginia, the best high school basketball team in America is on their way to another round of playoffs that may result in another national championship. […]
National News
Search for Abducted Atlanta Baby Goes Nationwide
Alexandria, Virginia, On Feb. 22, 2023 the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is going nationwide to help solve a decades-old infant abduction mystery out of Atlanta. To generate fresh leads in the missing case of Raymond Green, NCMEC is partnering with national digital video network GSTV to spotlight Raymond’s case on screens across the country. […]