Author: Carma Henry

     Black barbers and barbershops have a long and unique history in the U.S., with roots in the era of slavery, where owners leased out enslaved men to cut the hair of local prominent white men. Over time, barbershops grew to become “safe” cultural and social hubs for Black men while providing services to the community and financial independence for the owner. As Bishop T.D. Jakes put it, “the barbershop was really (laughter) the place where Black men got together… where everybody talked about everything, politics and life and talked about everybody (laughter).”[1]

COOPER Funeral services for the late Daniel Cooper, Jr. – 88 were held January 30th at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel. HARRIS Funeral services for the late…

CLARK – Not Pictured Funeral services for the late Leslie Clark -66 were held January 29 at James C. Boyd Memorial Chapel. GREEN Funeral services for…

     In a recent discussion facilitated by Amazon Studios, I told the “One Night in Miami” leading actors that they are “four beautiful, talented Black men portraying four beautiful, talented Black men.”

Now, one might ask how can something described so beautifully be used as a tool to ignite something disruptive like a rebellion?

“The gesture carried symbolic weight as the history-making former president prepared to watch Harris make some of her own.”

 “Success in marriage does not come merely through  finding the right mate, but through being the right mate. “  B. Buckner

In December 2020, during an Instagram Live Plating Change session catered to giving away $100,000 to small businesses, Lemonis assisted Jerk Machine restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, FL with a $35,200 order to feed community members in need. During the live chat, Jerk Machine mentioned how the downturned economy fueled by the Coronavirus pandemic has caused them to lose revenue and struggle to keep their doors open. With the funds Lemonis gave for the large catering order, Jerk Machine will be partnering with local organizations in the community to fulfill this order, including the CARES Organization of Miami and Aiding-Aids, Inc.

       I decided to speak on how I felt through the chat but he never responded. Although it offended me, I feel that is was a learning experience because it shows that not everyone apart of your community is for our community.

      Micah Harrigan, a 10-year old entrepreneur from Philadelphia who started selling lemonade on the sidewalk last summer, is ready to upgrade his business. In fact, he just purchased a school bus that he plans to convert into a food truck.