Author: Carma Henry

     Imagine an intervention of presidential losers in the Oval office—sitting in an oval—offering a wake-up call to the newest member of the losers’ club. Led by Jimmy Carter, who lost to Ronald Reagan in 1980, members include: Walter Mondale, (Mr. Reagan, 1984); Michael Dukakis, (George H.W. Bush, 1988); Bob Dole, (Bill Clinton, 1996); Al Gore* (George W. Bush, 2000); John Kerry, (Mr. Bush, 2004); Mitt Romney, (Barack Obama, 2012); and Hilary Clinton, (Mr. Trump, 2016). Cindy McCain might represent her late husband John to increase gender diversity, (Mr. Obama, 2008).

     Thanksgiving Day was Proclaimed by our very first Black President of America. His name was John Hanson. It was during the articles of confederation that Congress assembled in 1781-1782. In 1782 he Proclaimed November 28 to be known as Thanksgiving Day if you didn’t know. This information is just to enlighten you with a hidden History fact, of which we have many hidden from Black and Brown people and others.

The heavenly gates opened for Marguerite Elizabeth Chappelle White Austin on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Beloved widow of Michael U. Austin.

Over the past year, through her commitment, tenacity, and passion for learning the issues and building bridges with other leaders countywide, Danielle Cohen Higgins has proven to be the right person to represent the residents of District 8 moving forward. As such, the leadership of TWU Local 291 urges the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners to vote today in favor of appointing Ms. Higgins to serve as commissioner for District 8 in lieu of a special election.”

     The Joint Center is hosting its 50th Anniversary celebration entitled The Eddie Williams Future of Black Com-munities Leadership Summit on December 7-9, 2020. The online event will convene Black thought leaders, academics, elected officials, and other stakeholders to help frame the economic policy agenda for Black America for the next four years in the wake of COVID-19. This three-day virtual celebration will also serve as an opportunity to commemorate five decades of the Joint Center’s progress while gearing up for the work that is ahead. 

    Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) has been appointed Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. His appointment gives the CBC and Black communities generally a direct line to top leadership in the Biden White House.   

The social justice movement that swept the nation earlier this year did not escape the attention of Fred Ridley, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament.

     The club known for its privacy first admitted a Black member in 1990 and allowed women to join for the first time in 2012. Ridley announced Monday two measures to honor Lee Elder, the first Black golfer to play in the Masters.

     Food insecurity is a longstanding issue that has been exacerbated by the pandemic and NBA legend Michael Jordan is putting his focus on helping families in need. According to Variety, the NBA Hall of Famer gifted the nonprofit Feeding America with a $2 million donation.

     Paul collapsed at The Star on Tuesday morning and was rushed to Plano Presbyterian Hospital, where he was placed on life support. Paul’s family rushed to his side over the last 36 hours.

     “Our democracy hinges on one fundamental principle — counting every vote. It is an obligation, a moral imperative, and a duty that upholds our sacred right to choose our leaders. We urge the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics, the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and the Committee on House Administration to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation into Senator Graham’s conduct in this matter.”