Author: Carma Henry

     Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, who drew national attention in 2023 for protesting gun violence on the state House floor, announced Wednesday that he is launching a Democratic primary challenge against longtime Rep. Steve Cohen.

       South Florida natives Malcolm and Umoja, known as Sons of Mystro, ignite the stage by blending reggae, pop and classical influences on electric string. Mentored by Black Violin, they won the IRAWMA Emerging Artist Award and released their debut, Reggae Strings. They will be joined by South Florida’s own Emmy®-nominated songwriter, performer, and impact activist Alexander Star who uses music to inspire positive change and tours with his 5-piece band, The Golden People.

HCI College announced today that its Associate Degree in Nursing program at the Fort Lauderdale campus has been granted initial accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). This achievement reflects the College’s commitment to providing quality education and its mission to prepare the next generation of nursing leaders in Florida.

       State Representative Marie Woodson of Hollywood has been recognized as the “Legislator of the Year” by the Broward Democratic Senior Caucus during its annual luncheon held in Plantation.

       I had the opportunity to visit Israel shortly after the October 7 attacks to walk through the shattered streets, to see the homes turned to rubble, to stand in places where laughter had been replaced by silence. I spoke with mothers who had lost their sons, fathers who still waited for words about their daughters, and children whose eyes carried stories no child should have to tell. It was not just newsprint; it was human agony made visible, an entire people crying out beneath the weight of hate and history.

More than 300,000 Black women have exited the U.S. workforce in recent months, and Black women’s unemployment has surged to historic levels, leaving many seeking healthy, holistic outlets to rebuild confidence, community, and wellness.

       BROWARD COUNTY, FL — South Broward Alumnae Chapter (SBAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. invites you to its International Day of the Girl Child event titled “Flourish & Fly”, a FREE Empowerment Workshop  for girls, ages 11-17. Our STRONG GIRLS, STRONG WORLD workshop will take place at McArthur High School,6501 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, Florida 33024 on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

   Ms. Geneva Henry, a career Special Education Teacher, was named Parkridge Elementary School, Deerfield Beach,  2025-26 Teacher of the Year. Principal Samantha Whitehead convened a staff meeting in the school’s library to ensure the attendance of all stakeholders,  including Ms. Henry’s immediate family. A graduate of Alabama State University in Montgomery, the 32- year veteran educator, was surprised and shocked but extremely grateful to have such a prestigious honor bestowed upon her.

       Three Miami-Dade students have earned national recognition for their outstanding financial literacy skills. Zoë Madison Orndorff, 9, Andrew Elus, 11, and Jalonie Lue Shue, 12, were selected as three of the 10 winners in OneUnited Bank’s 15th annual “I Got Bank! Youth Financial Literacy Essay & Art Contest.”

           From the beginning of time, Black men have been leaders. In Africa, before we were scattered across the globe, men guided villages, protected families, taught children, and resolved disputes. Leadership wasn’t about titles; it was about presence. It was about being there, showing up, and ensuring the people were cared for. That same responsibility rests on us now in the 21st century.