Author: Carma Henry

Sowing division, reaping lives

It is an irony of history and a tragedy for the world that before we can finish making resolutions for a new and promising future, let alone begin building one, pathologies and problems of the past continue to pursue us, impose themselves on the present and threaten our very existence. And so, now we are confronted with the real possibility of a war in West Asia (the Middle East) which will no doubt, not only engulf the region, but also extend around the world. To speak of the pathologies and problems of the past is to speak of not only Trump’s thuggish act of war of assassinating Gen. Qassim Suleimani, commander of the Quds Force of the Iranian Army and perhaps the second highest ranking government member, but also of the continuing legacy and brutal practice of empire, imperialism, raw and unrepentant.

Capital One and Pepsi Co have partnered with retired Miami Heat great Alonzo Mourning and the Mourning Family Foundation  to host the 2020 Zo’s Youth Summit Groove in Fort Lauderdale, FL,  on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Atlantic Technical College – Arthur Ashe campus located at 1701 NW 23rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

You can manage your credit to help you with future purchases — such as a home or vehicle — in a number of ways. Ultimately, strong credit can help you reach your goals by qualifying you for loans, contracts, discounts, and access to even more credit options.

“Saying ‘I want to improve my credit’ isn’t a strong enough goal to keep you on track to the credit you deserve.” Create a plan for how you will use it and factor in a monthly spending plan based on your income to figure out how much money you’ll actually be able to put towards building good credit.

Based on his viewpoint that the historic contributions of the Hip-Hop generation has largely been ignored by popular culture, actor and Comedian Doug E. Doug has released his first novel titled, “The Fall of 1987,” which tells dramatic story of a young Black man investigating the mysterious death of his brother during the rise of the Hip-Hop genre.

The fifth annual Premier Benefit & Birthday Bash, taking place January 18, 2020 at Belvedere Uptown Park, will feature a celebrity appearance by Timon Kyle Durrett of OWN’s Queen Sugar, who is also an advocate for mental health.

        We have not only entered a New Year, we have entered a New Decade. On the 1st Saturday of the new year and decade, over 15,000 people filled the BB&T Center for an interactive day of learning and introspection with Oprah Winfrey and several special guests. According to Winfrey, the greatest gift we can give ourselves is to live a healthier, stronger, and more vibrant life. This is the time of transformation.

     Those things that I want to do which are right, i.e. exercise, proper diet and strengthen my relationship with God, peep at me from behind the walls of my mind as I struggle to complete each new day with that which I resolve to do.

     Police have asked that anyone with information about Tonee Turner, please call (412) 323-7800, or 911. She was last seen at Dobra Tea, a Bohemian-style tearoom in the Steel City. Authorities said a firefighter discovered her wallet, cell phone, and keys, and family members believe she may have traveled down Interstate 80 near Homestead, Pennsylvania.