Author: Carma Henry

“Test Your Bible Knowledge”

It is with heavy hearts that the Bethune-Cookman Department of Athletics announces the passing of Bethune-Cookman Athletics Hall of Fame member Calvin Jackson, who passed away this week.
       Jackson, born December 23, 1953, was inducted into the B-CU Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2016. He lettered in two sports for the Wildcats from 1970-73, competing in both football and track & field. In 1972, Jackson swept the discus and shot put titles at the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Track and Field Championships.

BLACKPRESSUSA—Donald Trump has taken direct control of D.C.’s police force, stripping authority from Mayor Muriel Bowser and placing it under Attorney General Tom Cotton. The unprecedented move—possible only because D.C. lacks statehood—shifts policing power to the federal government, raising fears of aggressive tactics and sidelining local priorities in the majority-Black city.

        Though there were calls for the organization to delay its decision, the National Association of Black Journalists selected Elise Durham as its next executive director before its national convention begins this week in Cleveland, Ohio.

Nunnie on the Sideline

Hundreds of smiling faces lit up Snyder Park in Fort Lauderdale as more than 500 Littles with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County received brand-new sneakers in advance of the new school year during the organization’s annual Lace Up for Learning picnic and field day.

     America is divided, but the fracture is not beyond repair. Beneath the noise, most citizens still agree on core values—fairness, opportunity, and justice. The challenge is turning that quiet agreement into bold, collective action.

Broward Education Foundation announced it will present the fourth annual Broward County National High School Football Showcase, bringing national exposure to powerhouse Broward County high school football programs as they face-off against eight elite schools from across the country.

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE – President Trump’s takeover of D.C.’s police force and National Guard deployment ignores record crime drops and targets majority-Black cities with fear-driven rhetoric. From Baltimore to Chicago, data shows major declines in violent crime—yet Trump pushes a false chaos narrative to justify federal control and undermine Black leadership.

        This past year of protests calling attention to systemic racism and police brutality has no doubt impacted our students, inviting conversations on the experiences of Black students within our classrooms. Many White teachers have been examining the ways in which they can make their classroom environments more welcoming and inclusive to Black students. To bring justice to the center of our work, White teachers can implement strategies to ensure that their spaces allow for Black children to feel seen, valued, and heard. In doing so, White teachers are fostering a learning environment where Black identity is affirmed, creating a culture of care and concern that fosters a sense of belonging.