Author: Carma Henry

‘TARGET ON HIS BACK’

Defined thoughts on filling the seat of Congressman Alcee Hastings

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson announced today that FEMA has begun accepting applications for funeral assistance for Floridians who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. She helped pass the funeral assistance program as part of the American Rescue Plan.

The commission’s mission includes identifying the role of federal and state governments in supporting the institution of slavery, forms of discrimination in public and private sectors against freed slaves and their descendants, and lingering adverse effects of slavery on living African Americans and on society.

     “Globally, and in many African countries, women have borne the brunt of the harmful effects of the pandemic. They have had limited to no access to essential maternal and child health services for a significant time period as a result of COVID-19 restrictions and scarce resources in already overstretched hospitals and health centers,” Eden Ahmed Mdluli, Senior Technical Officer for Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health at Project HOPE, wrote in the release.

     The business of college sports, which includes millions in television contracts and sponsorships, resulting in a world of lucrative payouts for everyone other than the players, may have met its match at the U.S Supreme Court. Several court members sounded skeptical of the NCAA’s arguments that the current set up is fair. A federal district court in California gave athletes a victory. It ruled that the NCAA could not limit income to athletes.

       On April 15, Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black male, was shot and killed by Minnesota police officer, Kim Potter, during an arrest attempt. The video of his killing surfaced in the media and showed that three officers in one car pulled Wright over because of a regular traffic violation that led to finding out that Wright had a warrant.

       During these difficult times of COVID, you may not be feeling the best. It has been challenging to social distance. Can you believe it’s been over a year since this has all began! It can be hard to stay in contact with people, making you feel lonely and sad. That’s why today I have my ‘ABCs’ on how to deal with COVID. 

         Police officers in Illinois are looking into an 11-second video that has surfaced online showing a young Black high school football player forced to sit in a locker room full of banana peels on Thursday, April 8.

     What sounds better than fresh air and live music for a great cause? Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival is on April 24th, and you don’t want to miss it! Join us for a scenic 5k walk along the Fort Lauderdale Beach and then enjoy superstar rappers Lil’ Kim and Trina’s live performances.