Author: Carma Henry

     Trump administration officials consider the global trading order established at the end of World War II “untenable and unsustainable,” to quote Jamieson Greer, the US trade representative. He writes about “American frustration at the system’s failure to adapt to meet the essential needs of sovereign nations,” which really means the US alone.

      September, and “back to school,” is a great time to sharpen skills. When life feels as complicated and fast-changing as it seems right now, it’s particularly good to build our communication skills. Better communication gives us stronger relationships, and stronger relationships help us navigate challenging times.

ICE Deputy Director on Jeffrey Epstein & criminals flocking together

     Sixty years ago on Oct. 3, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Hart-Celler immigration reform act into law. LBJ’s signature ended 40 years of race-based National Origins policy that favored bringing White northern European immigrants to America and restricting immigrants from less-desirable places in Europe, plus additional roadblocks for entry of people from Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

Meet the HBCU Grads Helping People Expunge Records and File Court Petitions Without an Attorney

       On August 28 President Donald Trump announced his intention to fire the only Black female ever to serve in the Fed’s 113-year history.  Then on September 7, the Department of Justice opened a criminal investigation of Governor Lisa Cook in the aftermath of alleged but undocumented mortgage fraud.

       “Daphne’s accomplishments in television and journalism are well documented and will be celebrated and recorded, for future generations to observe. May all of the beautiful memories be cherished forever by all who knew and loved Daphne Taylor.”

       She also was an award-winning independent film writer, director and producer. She made short films lasting 10 to 30 minutes.

       Marvin Scott, Jr., a nursing facility administrator who impacted his community by touching the lives of many youngsters as a youth football coach, has died.

       Neither of them had the privileges we take for granted today, but both knew something timeless: growth doesn’t happen by luck. It comes from showing up, putting in the work, and watering the ground you stand on even when it’s hard.