Month: July 2020

Opinions

John Lewis would want US to VOTE and VOTE Safely

July 30, 2020 Carma Henry 0

     We honor and serve our community by voting and supporting our candidates of choice in every way possible. John Lewis would be proud to see us help the elderly and disabled get to a polling place and help anyone who might need assistance requesting a vote-by-mail ballot on the BrowardSOE.org website. Now, more than ever, America needs us all engaged and giving our all to ensure every voter is heard. Thank you in advance for doing your part. […]

Opinions

“Who is Willie Jones?”

July 30, 2020 Carma Henry 0

     He has been active in the community all of his adult life, he has been honorable in his marriage, he has been faithful to his church membership and uncorrupted in his chosen profession.  Willie Jones is a man with both insight and vision.  He has always refused to accept any limits on his ability to accomplish or the ability of those in our community to do the same.  […]

National News

Princell Hair Named President & CEO Of the Black News Channel

July 30, 2020 Carma Henry 0

     Hair brings a unique background in diverse platforms including general management, experience leading a national news network, a regional sports business, and several local television news departments. He has reimagined programming lineups in his career discovering new, engaging talent, enhancing linear audience reach and vastly growing digital user engagement. […]

National News

Black Automotive Media Group (BAMG) Hosts Discussions with Nation’s Automakers Over Lack of Inclusion

July 30, 2020 Carma Henry 0

     The BAMG feels that addressing these pillars is crucial to reversing decades of exclusion that Black auto-motive journalists have faced. As a result of the letter, all manufacturers responded, and a series of video calls were executed. The conversations were informative and some-times uncomfortable, and souls on both sides of the discussions were bared. “We need to be an adequate part of the solution,” said one automaker. “We need a strategic corporate reset,” said another. […]

Religion

Matthew Sanders: “A friend you had in him”

July 30, 2020 Carma Henry 0

     As a result of his generous spirit and pleasant personality he was loved by many. He enjoyed cooking listening to music, playing dominoes, dancing and grilling for which he was known as the “grill master”.Above all else he enjoyed his wife, children, spending time with his family and friends. You always had a friend in him. Matthew transitioned peacefully at his home on July 19, 2020 alongside his dedicated wife and devoted daughter. […]