Author: Carma Henry

Still Life

     “I paint Subjects that are representative of the many facets of American life, particularly, African-American culture and history, as I know it. I like to think of myself as a creative historian. I was put here to record history…all aspects of American culture and heritage. My sole purpose has always been to educate through my art,” he said.

     Shahidi’s new venture—dubbed 7th Sun—was created in partnership with her mother Keri Shahidi. The core of the company’s mission is to amplify the narratives of underrepresented groups. The mother-daughter duo says they want to create content that captures the essence of history, heritage and culture. Lajoie St. George will spearhead 7th Sun’s development. Through the partnership with ABC Studios they will produce an array of projects for cable, broadcast and streaming services.

Lillie Miller, who has been serving for 21 years in the Des Moines Police Department, has recently been promoted as the department’s captain. She has made history as the first Black woman to hold that rank in the city.

     To all the boys who played ball, ran track and did all the things that Curt Perkins did with Curt, you know, he was indeed a friend. God bless. May Curt hit as many home runs as he wants to. Rest In Peace our brother, our friend until we get a chance to play again.         

     The legislator, freedom fighter and justice warrior, who was famously beaten, bloodied, and arrested in Selma, Alabama — and in other cities across the Jim Crow South — during the struggle for civil rights and racial equality, was 80. His death came just hours after another the passing of another civil rights icon, Rev. C.T. Vivian, who was 95.

he Florida Education Association is suing the state to block plans for the August brick and mortar reopening of the state’s public schools. President Fredrick Ingram says Governor Ron DeSantis and the education commissioner do not have a responsible plan or the legal authority to send millions of children and teachers back into the classroom five a week, especially as the coronavirus spread is skyrocketing. 

According to the “Strike for Black Lives” website, organizers were looking to achieve four results from their demands: “higher wages, better jobs” that include healthcare for all,  elected officials using their power to make that happen, businesses doing their part “to dismantle racism, white supremacy, and economic exploitation wherever it exists including in our workplaces,” and supporting unions and “the immediate implementation of a $15/hour minimum wage, fully-funded healthcare coverage and paid sick leave for all.”

Why the census is important in this regard is that it gives the Bureau a better synopsis of the most affected areas that COVID is rampant in and provides extra measures to ensure its containment from affecting other areas. That would mean more ICU beds for patients that truly need them, and an increase in equipment to better assist with the pandemic. More mask, hand sanitizer, wipes, and paper towel would be in higher supply for businesses to sell. Food trucks could be sent to struggling neighborhoods that have been affected by the pandemic. And most of all, stimulus packs could come more quickly and more efficiently to you and your neighbors.

Representative John Robert Lewis remained a devoted advocate of nonviolence. He made a tremendous impact in society and will never be forgotten. He was a true American hero!