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Florida Memorial University Social Justice Institute Associate-In-Residence 2020

October 1, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Valencia Gunder or as most recognize her, “Vee”, is an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and driven community leader who has been branded as the “Modern Day Fannie Lou Hamer”.  A Miami native, Valencia is the Founder/Co- Director of the Smile Trust Inc., formerly known as Make the Homeless Smile Miami/Atlanta, Co-Founder of The Black Collective and Campaign manager at Dignity Florida. Valencia assists many community-based organizations with a variety of strategy around Florida to ensure that community feels the impact in positive way. […]

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Black  Voters Empowerment Coalition

October 1, 2020 Carma Henry 0

     The Black Voter Empowerment Coalition is a Florida statewide outreach and voter registration plan developed to increase voter participation in the African American community in the 2020 election cycle. The goal is to raise the level of Black involvement, participation, and enthusiasm through education, marketing, organization, and awareness. The project is committed to inform the African American community the importance of the vote. It is an act, and it provides our community with a voice. […]

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100,000 Father Voter’s Pledge Campaign

October 1, 2020 Carma Henry 0

     Join the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Fatherhood Initiative and Mentoring Committee 100,000 Father Voters’ Pledge Campaign and take your son, grandson, and mentee to the voting poll with you. Please go to  https://oppf.org/father-voters-pledge-campaign/ to complete the pledge form. Revisit the link and post your photo to confirm your vote after you go to the poll. […]

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Through the eyes of an angel

September 30, 2020 Carma Henry 0

     Black child, so lost in the shadows of his father’s addiction and the quicksand of America’s soul shredding girls. Black child addict, more than just a young crackhead, more than just a murderer, loss soul not knowing how to cry for help. Living in a community of spiritual suicides, his soul died a slow death before anyone told him the value of his life. […]

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“beautiful sight”… really?  

September 24, 2020 Carma Henry 0

       In my opinion, that is so disrespectful. If Trump were to empathize and put himself in Velshi’s shoes, he would not think it was a “beautiful sight.” As I continue to say every single week, we have to vote! We will never experience the change needed if we don’t vote. […]