Author: Carma Henry

Celebrating Our Diversity

Lingering Parkland Tragedy Needs Solutions, not Vengeance

      In Georgia, the return of Popeye’s chicken sandwich is not good news for those who are obese. According to WalletHub.com, of the 100 fattest metro areas in the United States, Augusta-Richmond County ranked number 10. Moreover, of the top 5 metro areas with the highest percent of obese adults, Augusta-Richmond County ranked 4th. 

Dillard High School quarterback Zamir Jones was named the game’s MVP after winning the 50th annual Soul Bowl 61 to 14 against rival Blanche Ely High School. Jones completed 7 of his 14 passes for a total of 130 yards and three touchdowns. The Panthers are the only Broward County team to end the regular season with an unbeaten record of 10-0 and are headed into the playoffs this week to face Lely High School (at Dillard) from Collier County in Naples.

     The Jets came into Sunday’s game 1-6, and even though the Dolphins were 0-7, there was no way they were going to let the Jets come into their house and beat them. The Dolphins got off to a good start, having a 21 to 12 lead at halftime. This is head coach Brian Flores first win this season, and it was against a rival. How does it feel coach? “It feels good. The first thing I would say is players win games. We coach them but players win games,” he says. “That group, they did a really nice job today. We didn’t get off to the best start; but like all year, we’ve dealt with a lot of adversity and these guys know how to deal with that and they came back, and we played well after that slow start.”

     The Pompano Beach CRA today announced the ribbon cutting ceremony for Lucre, an exciting “skate couture” boutique located on Atlantic Boulevard. This new lifestyle concept carries an arwray of international brands including Pas De Mer, Butter Goods, XLarge, OnlyNY and Quasi Skateboards. The Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is Wednesday, November 6 from 5 p.m.  7 p.m. The Grand Opening is Thursday, November 7 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are required at www.lucreindustries.com.

     Researchers in the NYU study noted that suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teens from all demographics. They found that only accidents kill more young people than suicide.

     “The Seminary’s ties to slavery are a part of our story,” Barnes stated. “It is important to acknowledge that our founders were entangled with slavery and could not envision a fully integrated society. We did not want to shy away from the uncomfortable part of our history and the difficult conversations that revealing the truth would produce.”

     “People are very frustrated. People want this administration to go. And let me tell you something. I’m at the top of that list. But we have to do it in the right way. Because if we don’t do it in the right way, we will simply empower him and help him to be reelected.

     The renowned mathematician was instrumental in Alan Shepherd’s 1961 journey to space. She also played a pivotal role in John Glenn becoming the first American to successfully orbit Earth one year after Shepherd’s flight.