Author: Carma Henry

     It is time for the Augusta National Golf Club to act responsibly and place health above hype. Augusta, Georgia residents should not be put at risk by thousands of golf visitors who are potential coronavirus carriers which will only fuel an outbreak.

The Black vote is powerful. Black voters and Black Americans need to get some things in return for their votes.

     “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.” So reads the 15th Amendment, ratified on February 3, 1870, the third of what came to be known as the Reconstruction amendments.

Around 300 supporters showed up hoping to hear Klobuchar speak. But the planned event never got off the ground. About 50 protesters from various groups, including the Network for Racial Justice and Black Lives Matter interrupted the gathering, chanting, “Free Myon!” Their goal was to bring attention to the questionable prosecution of Myron Burrell, as well as Klobuchar’s record as Hennepin County prosecutor.

     “Vanessa’s increasing responsibilities in external affairs and the strong community relationships she’s built over the years, coupled with her banking background has prepared her for this opportunity,” said Mr. Ashford. “Under Vanessa’s leadership, her team is well-positioned to deliver on Comerica’s Promise of raising expectations in the communities we serve.”

     This Wuhan Coronavirus has focused our attention on what has been happening right under our own noses. It’s like Chickenpox,  Measles, Mumps and the Flu have taken some steroids and morphed into the $20,000,000,000 AI virus.

     Harris called lynchings racially motivated acts of violence and terror that represent a dark and despicable chapter of our nation’s history. 

     “I got started in the African American community. I got involved in the Civil Rights Movement when I was a kid. I helped desegregate a movie theater, that kind of thing,” Biden noted. “I was the only guy who worked in the projects on the East East Side who was White. That’s how I got started, and the Black community is the community that, as we say, brung me to the dance. That’s how I got elected.”

     For communities of color, the concern is understandably palpable because of the historical disparities in health conditions and diseases.

     Last year, I watched more families in our church struggle with giving care, and how much of a toll it took on them. It was then I decided to form LIFT, a caregiver Support program and ministry. The name LIFT was inspired by Moses’ battle with the Amalekites in Exodus chapter 17. When his hands were lifted the Israelites were winning. However, when he became tired and lowered them they began to lose. Aaron and Hur, the Bible says, helped to keep his hands lifted so they could win the victory!