Author: Carma Henry

John Wesley, best known for playing Dr. Hoover on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” has died from cancer. He was 72. 

The legal age across the USA to buy cigarettes and other tobacco products will rise from 18 to 21 if a $1.37 trillion spending package that the House is likely to vote on Tuesday becomes law.

As a former prosecutor, I understand the importance of holding powerful people accountable. I know that every trial requires fairness and truth. Having worked my whole life serving the people, I know that any trial that abandons the pursuit of truth cannot be considered fair or just.

      On Thursday, December 19, NNPA Newswire interviewed Senate Minority Lead-er Chuck Schumer (D-NY). The discussion covered a wide range of topics, focusing primarily on the impeachment of the president. The Senator also shared some insight on his conversations with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).

The Dolphins run game was better in this game, be-tween three running backs they rushed for a total of 78 yards, while Cincinnati’s three running backs rushed for a total of 59 yards. The passing game worked well for both teams, both Ryan Fitzpatrick and Andy Dalton threw a total of 108 times. Fitzpatrick was 31 of 52 for 419 yards, four touchdowns and an interception while also being sacked twice, while Dalton was 33 of 56 for 396 yards and four touchdowns.

 Congratulations to all award recipients of the Hollywood Police Athletic League Inaugural Award Banquet. Pictured: Boxer of the Year, Bryce Henry #1 National Rank 152lb. Boxing Title, Bobby Henry III, along with some of the members of the Hollywood PLA Eagles 7U 2019 American Youth Football League Super Bowl Champions

SunEd High is a long established, tuition-free charter school that specifically caters to the needs of struggling high school students in Broward County, especially those who simply cannot get the care and attention they need from the mainstream traditional schools. We offer a blended curriculum, and students can work at their own self-directed pace.

What should be of concern to all of us is the lack of interest and hands-off approach County Commissioners have shown in ensuring upcoming elections are secure and their results have integrity. Their approach to these issues is especially troubling, considering the wide-scale hacking attempts discovered during and after the 2016 election (including at least two counties and key vendor located in Florida) and warnings from intelligence and security agencies, of continued cyber-attacks.

      According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are about 38,000 new cases of HIV and AIDS each year in the United States, and South Florida regularly ranks among the highest rates of new HIV and AIDS cases. The CDC also estimates there are about 154,000 people living with HIV and AIDS who don’t know they have it. Additionally, approximately 37% of patients who do know they have HIV or AIDS aren’t getting adequate treatment to control it.

     The 100 Black Men of Greater Fort Lauderdale, in partnership with Broward Public Schools, joined together with other community base organizations, businesses, and individual supporters to provide bicycles and tablets to deserving students during its 14th Annual Bike Drive at Joseph Carter Park in Fort Lauderdale, Saturday November 14th.