Author: Carma Henry

On March 19, in celebration of National Deaf History Month (March 13-April 15), Frost Art Museum FIU is hosting a virtual event in partnership with the ASL Panthers at FIU Honors College.

The Embassy of Sierra Leone in Washington D.C. this week hosted U.S Congressman Gregory Meeks, a Democratic Member of the House of Representatives from Queens, New York, who recently became Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee. The invitation for the evening was made by Ambassador Sidique Abou- Bakarr Wai of Sierra Leon, the host. Also invited were Ambassador Seydou Kabore of Burkina Faso, Ambassador Kerfalla Yansene of Guinea, Ambassador Frederic Eden Hegbe of Togo, Ambassador Barfour Adjei Barwuah of Ghana, Ambassador George Patten of Liberia, Ambassador Mahmadou Nimaga of Mali and Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana of Rwanda. Former NYC Commissioner Patricia Gatling, Rev. Dr. Abdul K. Sesay, Dr. Fouad Sheriff, and Rakie Macarthy, Head of Chancery of the Embassy of Sierra Leone, were among the other dignitaries present.

     Women are making history everyday, but we designate March as the main month for celebrating. In music, women normally almost always dominate, especially at the Grammy Awards. Although we normally would anticipate music’s biggest night in February, the event got postponed due to COVID-19. This year’s awards ceremony saw three big historic wins for females and several first time veterans that became first time Grammy Winners. Stars like Beyonce, Meg Tha Stallion, and Tiffany Haddish were some of the more memorable wins of the night. 

DAVIS Funeral services for the late Dollie Lee “Mrs. Dllie” Davis – 98 were held March 9 at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Dr Larry…

CUNNINGHAM Funeral services for the late Wilford Alexander Cunningham – 87 were held March 11at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel. HALL Funeral services for the late Bertram…

BOZEMAN Funeral services for the late Rosa Mae Bozeman – 79 were held were held March 10 at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center. BROWN Funeral…

       I found myself agonizing and analyzing through tears while sitting in church wondering how long will it take for God to pump through all of my scum, rock hard emotions and stiff neckedness before the good stuff comes up.

Florida A&M University Foundation today announces its investment in the $25 million Fearless Fund, the first venture capital (VC) fund built by women of color, for women of color, and led by two FAMU alumnae, Arian Simone and Ayana Parsons.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, as a tribute to the many talents of Emmy Award-winning actress and Pompano Beach native Esther Rolle, the original play Let the Good Times Rolle: The Life and Legacy of Esther Rolle at 100 was the first of its kind. Dubbed the first socially distanced drive-in, outdoor event, 4 Broward women had their BIG BOSS GIRL energy on full display. Held at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), located at 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County attendees had a chance to enjoy the legendary story of Esther Rolle on the big stage while watching safely from their vehicles.

     “Today, the Senate passed the American Rescue Plan bringing us one step closer to delivering much-needed relief,” President Biden said from the White House shortly after the measured passed along party lines. “When I took office, I promised help was on the way. Thanks to Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senate Democrats, we’ve taken one more giant step forward in delivering on that promise. I hope the American Rescue Plan receives quick passage in the Houseso it can be sent to my desk to be signed,” the president continued.