Author: Carma Henry

       Representative Dotie Joseph (D- Miami) was honored alongside fellow founders Yolanda Strader, Annika Ashton, Loreal Arscott, Reggie Clyne, and the late Beranton Whisenant, whose son accepted a posthumous tribute on his behalf. Rolling up their sleeves, these bar association presidents planned, organized, and mobilized their respective voluntary bar association–which included the Wilkie D. Ferguson Bar Association, Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association, the Haitian Lawyers Association (HLA), the Caribbean Bar Association (CBA) and later the Franklin Cunningham Bar Association.

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Trust will focus on housing, cultural preservation, and economic development. Of the total goal

When people say superhero, most imagine someone with laser vision or the strength to lift cars. But those of us who came up in the heart of South Florida’s Black communities — in Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach, and Pompano Beach — we know the real superheroes don’t wear spandex.

    Witness the final insult that birthed the AME Church: “You must leave this section now.” “Wait until the prayer is over and I will go,” softly replied the Black man, kneeling in prayer. “No, you must go now or I will call for aid and force you away,” warned the trustee. Hearing the commotion, Black Methodist preacher Richard Allen, a former slave, opened his eyes to see his friend, Absalom Jones, being forced from his knees. For Richard Allen, this was the last straw. He could no longer serve in a church that did not welcome his people as equals.” This pivotal moment, as described on the website Christianity.com, cemented the necessity for a church where Black congregants were truly seen as equals. An additional insult was that the Black members agreed to build the church balcony where they were relegated to worship. Not exactly in keeping with the Gospel teachings!

The Target boycott is working — and now Black America must hold Dollar General accountable for failing to invest in the community.

       The team fired Tom Thibodeau Tuesday, the team confirmed in a statement.

       Andrey Martinez’s two-out, three-run home run to straightaway centerfield gave Bethune-Cookman a walk-off come-from-behind 11-9 win over Florida A&M in the championship game of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Baseball Tournament on Sunday afternoon at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama.

       Baltimore is expected to win the bid to keep the CIAA Tournament in Maryland through 2029 after Charlotte’s bid fell short. The news was first reported by the Charlotte Business Journal and has been confirmed by HBCU Gameday. 

Fred Warner is seven seasons into one of the best careers by a San Francisco 49ers linebacker. By virtue of a reported three-year, $63 million contract extension, he has more time ahead to prove worthy of joining Patrick Willis and Dave Wilcox in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the Age of Champions: Silver Games! From exciting competitions to incredible live music and a strong sense of community, you brought the energy and made it a truly unforgettable celebration.