Month: May 2020

Local News

BCPS Requests Feedback from Students, Parents and Staff Regarding Distance Learning and Wellness Support

May 7, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is asking students, parents and staff for their feedback about the transition to distance learning as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The District is distributing a short, online Distance Learning and Wellness Survey to gather information that will help improve the remote learning environment and pinpoint areas where families and staff need wellness support. […]

Opinions

Florida Governor  takes  a  measured approach to reopening the State

May 7, 2020 Carma Henry 0

As Florida begins to re-open under Governor Ron DeSantis’s plan, there are over 34,000 infected with the virus and over 1,300 have died. It is a sad statement on testing in the state, when only 2% of the state has been tested, and very few trust the data and results. It is shameful in the state that the media were forced to file a lawsuit to release data on covid-19, to get information on nursing homes, and long term care centers. […]

National News

Angry Dad writes Controversial “Rona” Song After His Son was Denied a Test for Coronavirus

May 7, 2020 Carma Henry 0

A 60-year old father who calls himself The Undiscovered Artist has penned a powerful, but controversial tune about the Coronavirus after his 39-year old son was denied a test. It is called the “Coronavirus Song (The Rona Song)” and it creatively represents a voice that most in the Black community can easily resonate with as reports continue to reveal that many African Americans are being denied tests, and thus are dying from COVID-19 at higher rates. […]