Author: Carma Henry

     Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced a $1.2 million donation from Frank and Laura Baker to help students with financial challenges graduate in four years. The gift will establish the Frank and Laura Baker Graduation Fund, which will provide funding for students who are qualified to graduate in four years but have an outstanding account balance to the university.

      “There is nothing more beautiful than a flower in full bloom – so it is with our girls when they blossom in their full potential,” says Jackie Jordan MA, (licensed Mental Health Counselor), the author of her new children’s book, “Milani and Friends.”  The book is dedicated to her granddaughter, Milani, and all of the Queens, young and old, who has inspired her throughout this wonderful journey called life.

A Lauderdale Lakes, Florida  native is stationed at Naval Base Kitsap (NBK), homeport to west coast ballistic-missile and guided-missile submarines. Petty Officer 1st Class Carolyn Thompson served as a religious program specialist and joined the Navy to follow military tradition.

A Tamarac, Florida native is stationed at Naval Base Kitsap (NBK), homeport to west coast ballistic-missile and guided-missile submarines. Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Jemison served as a missile technician and joined the Navy for job growth and to travel the world.

     After being incarcerated for nearly two decades on domestic violence charges, I am finally being released. I wish I had some wonderful “going home” story, but I don’t. I can never go home because home no longer exists.

     They all face multiple charges, including second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit second-degree murder, aggravated battery on an elderly or disabled person and cruel treatment of a detainee, officials said.

The American Lung Association recommends that every federal agency, the White House, and Congress must immediately act to dramatically reduce air and climate pollution and drive an urgent nationwide transition to zero-emission transportation and electricity.

The Covid Collaborative coalition estimated that about 167,000 American children lost a parent or primary caregiver to the pandemic, with much higher rates among communities of color.

      Celebrated each year on May 1, International Workers’ Day is more than just a Spring Labor Day. Also known as May Day, International Workers’ Day commemorates Chicago workers demanding better conditions and an eight-hour workday.  

MCCAIN Funeral services for the late Johnnie Pearl McCain -89 were held April 28th at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Pastor Henry Ward officiating.