Author: Carma Henry

        The first “massage” was only the beginning. In the years after, Lisa’s relationship with Epstein grew into something far more intricate than a predator and prey. She visited his Manhattan mansion. She went to his office. Some sessions were professional, other times not. Sometimes they talked for hours. Other times, she knew it would end in abuse. But the environment never felt entirely hostile: he maintained the guise of mentorship.

     The holidays are coming, and many financially strapped families are considering how to responsibly manage their use of credit while still enjoying seasonal gatherings, presents, feasts and toasts of glad tidings for all. The yuletide season is also a time to especially avoid predatory lenders that offer workers quick access to cash via loans with triple-digit interest rates and hidden fees that can wreck their finances for months.

   More than two dozen pastors from historically Black congregations across Florida are throwing their support behind former U.S. Rep. David Jolly’s campaign for Governor, forming a new coalition called Faith Leaders for Florida’s Future.

“Black folk built America, and if it don’t come around, we’re gonna burn America down…Violence is necessary. Violence is a part of America’s culture. It is as American as cherry pie.”

Former Rep. Roy Hardemon, a passionate Miami lawmaker and lifelong advocate for Liberty City and its neighboring community, has died, according to his sister and his nephew’s office in Miami-Dade County.

       Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican musician and actor who helped propel reggae into the international spotlight, has died at 81 years old. The singer-songwriter was known for hits such as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get It if You Really Want” and the title track in the 1972 crime film The Harder They Come, in which he also starred as the main character.

   The NFL made history in Madrid, Spain, hosting its first-ever regular-season game in the country, and the Miami Dolphins (4-7) made sure the moment was unforgettable. In front of a roaring international crowd of 78,610 people, the Dolphins edged out the Washington Commanders, securing a hard-fought 16–13 victory that cemented Miami’s place in global football history.

     After two weeks of criticism from Ferrari Chairman John Elkann, Lewis Hamilton said in Las Vegas he woke up thinking about driving. However, the turbulence Hamilton is currently experiencing has not gone away. Before Thursday’s practice, Hamilton said his passion has not waned and he actually thinks about driving while sleeping.

       The Edward Waters University Tigers were not only excited for the upcoming homecoming gridiron match-up with Central State (Ohio) Marauders but also the much awaited annual ‘Presidents Distinguished Podcast Series’ with guest, Shilo Sanders. The “For The Culture” buzz ended at the Adams-Jenkins Complex on Friday evening, when the celeb himself appeared as a panelist with EWU student athletes and coaches along with President Dr. A. Zachary Faison.

  NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell visited Nashville on Friday to get an up-close look at construction progress on the new Nissan Stadium, the soon-to-be updated home of the Tennessee Titans. During conversations with reporters and local stakeholders, Goodell strongly suggested that Nashville is essentially prepared to serve as a future Super Bowl host city.