Author: Carma Henry

       As Black History Month comes to a close, the question before us is not what we celebrated — but what we are willing to continue.      

       Some companies pay employees weekly. Others pay twice a month. Every other week is also popular. Company policies, industry traditions, and state and federal regulations all play a role in choices. Usually everything works out for everyone, but 2026 is special. Thanks to a rare calendar quirk, every-other-week companies are facing some hard choices.

Members of New Mount Olive Baptist Church Prayer Ministry Warriors gather beneath the shade of a sprawling oak tree during their 2026 Prayer Walk at Osswald Park on February 21, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

“Test Your Bible Knowledge “

       Florida rapper Lil Poppa died by suicide, fatally shooting himself in the head after crashing his car in Georgia earlier this week, according to a report.

   The AFRO is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler, the activist who fought valiantly for civil and human rights, economic justice, adequate housing for all and peace.

  On this 100th anniversary Black History Month tour, I want to whisk us all away to experience the legacy of two African American giants among the Giant Sequoias of Sequoia National Park in California. We will get a glimpse of the incredibly brilliant Brigadier Charles Young, and his deep humility that led to a giant sequoia being named in honor of Booker T. Washington in the Giant Grove, 1903.

Nunnie on the Sideline

       Last Sunday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) presented the Alcee L. Hastings Civil Rights & Social Justice Leadership Award to Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Davidson, Senior Pastor of New Mount Olive Baptist Church, recognizing his tremendous and varied contributions to the South Florida community.

 Community-Based Connections, Inc. (CBCI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering youth development, family strengthening, and community empowerment services to underserved populations, together with the City of Riviera Beach, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new office located at 3100 Broadway Avenue in Riviera Beach. This marks the organization’s expansion into Palm County following 16 years of measurable success in Broward County.