Author: Carma Henry

     Even before the mass murders in Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, Stacey Abrams has been tying Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to bad policy on guns and safety. Calling the permitless carry law Kemp signed “criminal carry,” Team Abrams wants to send the message that the current governor is unfit to keep citizens safe. 

A common misconception about skin cancer is that, because their skin contains a higher amount of melanin, African Americans and people with darker skin don’t have to worry about exposure to the sun’s radiation. While it is true that skin cancer is far less prevalent in dark-skinned populations, experts say any-body can be at risk for the dis-ease.

     My first Studio Album is a collection of Popular Red Wordz Poems and 1-Take Booth Freestyles to intricate beats and sounds ranging from acoustic guitar, to flutes, to more traditional Hip-Hop beats; produced by Broward-Native Producer and Sound Engineer Carl Marzouca. The project was inspired by the merge of 2 art forms: lyrics over music, that birthed the Father of Hip-Hop known as “Rap”- Rhythm And Poetry.

As of May 27, 2022, approximately 44 percent of current White House political appointees identify as racially and ethnically diverse, surpassing the 39.3 percent share of the national population who are part of diverse communities, according to the 2019 U.S. Census data.

After intensive research, the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans reached those conclusions and made concrete recommendations to compensate those affected.

Recently, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) presented a check for $1.7 million dollars to the Hollywood City Commission for body-worn cameras intended for the Hollywood Police Department. The funding for body-worn cameras is an effort to increase the transparency and accountability of local law enforcement that will help build trust and understanding within the City of Hollywood community.

   Trevor Mallory, President of the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida(DBCF) and its 28 local chapters vehemently disapproved of the recent Florida Supreme Court decision virtually upholding Governor Ron DeSantis’ redistricting map Friday, June 3, 2022.   
The conservative court’s decision with justices ruling 4 to 1 stated:  “At this time, this Court does not have the jurisdiction over this matter.”

Low-wage workers, unions, and faith leaders are expected to join Dr. Barber and the Poor People’s Campaign for an assembly and march on Saturday, June 18, in Washington, D.C.

BRAGGS – Not Pictured Funeral services for the Todd Braggs. BROWN Funeral services for the late Mark Steven Brown – 50 were held June 4th at…

CLARK Funeral services for the Annie L. Clark – 79 were held June 3rd at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel. CLARK Funeral services for the late Owayne…