Author: Carma Henry

Nunnie on the Sideline

‘Test Your Bible Knowledge’

      The entertainment world is mourning the loss of T.K. Carter, a versatile actor and comedian whose career spanned decades across television and film. Known for his sharp comedic timing and memorable supporting roles, Carter became a familiar face to audiences in the 1980s and 1990s, appearing in some of the era’s most popular TV shows and cult-favorite films.

        Grief has a way of hitting our lives without warning. It doesn’t wait for the “right” moment, nor does it care about our plans, responsibilities, or the image of strength we try so hard to uphold. It arrives as a reminder that something meaningful has shifted in our lives. During a recent Sunday sermon, the pastor said something that echoed across the sanctuary and settled in many of our hearts: “Grief is the proof that we loved deeply and gratitude is the reminder that God still loves us.”

      “With how the economy is, I can barely afford to live. I have to choose between rent, loans, or putting food on the table. There’s no help and it feels like [the] government doesn’t care,” said the consumer.

What began as a moment of humanity in a post-game press conference has erupted into a national media debate and in the process, has reminded America why the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and the Black Press of America remain indispensable guardians of truth, culture, and community.

Federal prosecutors resign amid controversy — At least four federal prosecutors in Minneapolis have resigned in protest over how the probe into Good’s death is being handled, particularly the lack of independent investigation into the shooting.

In Minneapolis, the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother and community member, by a federal ICE agent has shaken a city still healing from past trauma and demanded once again that we take stock of where this nation is headed.

       There is a dangerous misinformation campaign about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The false narrative that HBCUs are somehow fragile, dependent on foreign students, or lesser-tier institutions was most recently pushed when Donald Trump suggested HBCUs would go out of business without students from China.

Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of Nursing (SON) is advancing healthcare delivery across the state and the nation with the latest graduation of 26 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) students—the largest cohort in recent program history. The graduating class includes 13 Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners (WHNP) and 13 Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners (AGPCNP), reflecting the school’s strategic focus on workforce areas experiencing critical shortages.