The Biden-Harris Transition Team should not be forced to exclude talented people of color because they have chosen certain career paths. The vast majority of people of color, particularly Black people, do not come from generational wealth and most often are the first in their families to attend college. When they graduate and choose to go into public service, it is truly a personal sacrifice because they often do so with a heavy debt burden.
Author: Carma Henry
Carma Henry
Carma Lynn Henry Westside Gazette Newspaper 545 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 Office: (954) 525-1489 Fax: (954) 525-1861
Political Poppycock
The health and economic catastrophe facing our country continues to cry out for urgent action. The American people cannot afford to wait until next year for action. The House of Representatives has made good on their offer to compromise. It is imperative that the Senate agrees to join the House in resolving the health and economic devastation that is facing Black people.
The arrival of Mariel Cuban refugees in 1980 on the shores of Florida, were extended greetings from long unseen family members as well as rejoicing Americans. Florida’s powerful politician worked tirelessly to ensure Cuban refugees were granted special immigrant status. Subsequently, the government assistance program was transformed from a mere handout of cheese and powdered milk to Cubans to an entitlement program named, Aid to Cuban Immigrants.
Barack Obama and Kamala Harris will be remembered as America’s first non-white president and vice president, respectively. What Obama did for same-sex marriage, Harris will do for prostitution.
“These next few months might be the most difficult time in the public health history of this nation,” Dr. Redfield stated. Despite the grim outlook, the CDC announced it had reduced the recommended minimum quarantine time for those exposed to the virus from 14 days.
The Dolphins were involved in an intense battle Sunday and nearly came away with the victory against the defending Super Bowl champions. The Chiefs won 33 to 27, but it was not an easy win. Miami’s defense played a good game yesterday, getting pressure on Mahomes, sacking him 3 times, and getting 3 interceptions off him. It was an incredible feat to hang in with such a good team. In the third quarter, the Chiefs built a 30 to 10 lead and it looked like it was going to be a blowout, but Miami was able stay focused and mount up points to cut into the lead.
The Florida Board of Governors (FBOG) approved new terms for three members of the Florida A&M University (FAMU ) Board of Trustees.
Though largely viewed as a formality, the many challenges and the outrageous – almost treasonous – behavior displayed by Trump, his supporters, and a large swath of Republican officials made this year’s Electoral College College gathering more eventful, if not uncertain.
Conversely, Trump and Barr have executed about 25% of all death row prisoners and, according to a recent interview with the Associated Press, the Attorney General has not only defended the pace of execution but pledged to do more before he leaves the Justice Department.