Author: Carma Henry

       On June 14, I watched the movie “Da 5 Bloods.” This movie was produced, directed, and written by Spike Lee. This movie is about four African American vets that battle the forces of man and nature when they return to Vietnam seeking the remains of their deceased squad leader and the gold fortune he helped them hide.

       One thing I learned about myself during this pandemic is the love I have for my community. I wanted everyone to know how important it was to wear their face masks and to social distance yourself from others.

     The Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in partnership with Delta Educational Life Development Foundation recently awarded over $53,000 in scholarships to over thirty Broward County Public Schools seniors at their 42nd Annual “In Pursuit of Excellence” Scholarship Awards Program.

Jakari J. Griffin was born here in Fort. Lauderdale, receiving his education in the Broward County School System. He attended Virginia S. Young Elementary and Parkway Middle School. During the latter, he was a part of many Blackled community/school organizations leading towards his high school years in Fort Lauderdale High. These organizations include:

Robert Fuller, a 24-year old African American man, was found dead hanging from a tree in Palmdale, California. Investigators say that his tragic death was a suicide, but his family believes there is more to it. They are calling for a more thorough investigation.

Recently, West Park Vice Mayor Brian C. Johnson announced that he will not be seeking or accepting any endorsements or contributions from police unions.

Florida Police Association Recruits ‘Racist’ And Jailed Cops: ‘We Got Your Back!’

All 10 members of the Hallandale Beach Police Department SWAT team re-signed on Friday in response to their police chief kneeling in solidarity alongside protesters earlier last week, “calling the action “most shocking.” In a memo addressed to Police Chief Sonia Quinones, the SWAT team members complained they were “minimally equipped, under trained and restrained by the politicization of our tactics.

House of Hope has been awarded a $30,000 grant from The Jim Moran Foundation, which strives to improve the quality of life for the youth and families of Florida through the support of innovative programs and opportunities that meet the ever-changing needs of the community.

     Our youngest Americans belong to the potentially most educated, most diverse, and most at-risk generations in modern times.  Their K-12 schooling has been interrupted and their college education remains uncertain.  We must turn this crisis into a moment to help Black youth and educate others.