Author: Carma Henry

Nunnie on the Sideline

     Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, a 35-acre subtropical estate and historic museum located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, welcomes visitors to experience ZimSculpt, its new outdoor exhibit celebrating contemporary Zimbabwean stone sculptures.  ZimSculpt has transformed the historic estate into a global showcase of Zimbabwean art, culture, and craftsmanship.

       The nation remains deeply divided and emotionally charged after the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by a U.S. Border Patrol agent during federal immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota part of a broader crackdown that has already seen another fatal shooting earlier this month. The incident has triggered widespread protests, political backlashes, and a surge of voices demanding accountability from federal authorities.

       By Saturday evening, more than 200 people had gathered in the Whittier neighborhood demanding accountability. Protesters were met by armored vehicles, law enforcement officers deploying flashbang grenades, and chemical irritants. Thick smoke filled several blocks of Pillsbury Avenue, spreading into residential and commercial areas.

Girls in Christ, Inc. (GIC), is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to growing girls ages 10-18 in Confidence, Christ and Community. GIC proudly announces its move into a new program space alongside the award of two major grants totaling $40,000 from the Southern Black Girls & Women’s Consortium and a Capacity Building Grant from Children’s Services. This milestone marks a powerful season of growth for GIC’s Sunflower Garden, where girls are cultivated, supported, and empowered to flourish.

     Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has donated an Electrathon electric vehicle (EV) build kit to students at Miami Carol City Senior High School, home to an Electric Vehicle Automotive Technology Magnet Program.

 BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) proudly announces the launch of its inaugural Book, Toy, & Media (BTM) Awards.

Today, Florida Senator Shevrin Jones (SD-34) bill to create a Blue Envelope Program and make interactions safer between people with autism and law enforcement during roadside interactions passed the Criminal Justice committee unanimously.

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       In the past week, a string of Caribbean governments announced or advanced talks with Washington to accept U.S. deportees who have not committed violent crimes — including people whose stays in the United States exceeded their visas and those denied asylum — raising alarm among critics who say the region is being used as a “dumping ground” for America’s immigration enforcement.