“Black folk built America, and if it don’t come around, we’re gonna burn America down…Violence is necessary. Violence is a part of America’s culture. It is as American as cherry pie.”
Author: Carma Henry
Carma Henry
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Former Rep. Roy Hardemon, a passionate Miami lawmaker and lifelong advocate for Liberty City and its neighboring community, has died, according to his sister and his nephew’s office in Miami-Dade County.
Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican musician and actor who helped propel reggae into the international spotlight, has died at 81 years old. The singer-songwriter was known for hits such as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get It if You Really Want” and the title track in the 1972 crime film The Harder They Come, in which he also starred as the main character.
The NFL made history in Madrid, Spain, hosting its first-ever regular-season game in the country, and the Miami Dolphins (4-7) made sure the moment was unforgettable. In front of a roaring international crowd of 78,610 people, the Dolphins edged out the Washington Commanders, securing a hard-fought 16–13 victory that cemented Miami’s place in global football history.
After two weeks of criticism from Ferrari Chairman John Elkann, Lewis Hamilton said in Las Vegas he woke up thinking about driving. However, the turbulence Hamilton is currently experiencing has not gone away. Before Thursday’s practice, Hamilton said his passion has not waned and he actually thinks about driving while sleeping.
The Edward Waters University Tigers were not only excited for the upcoming homecoming gridiron match-up with Central State (Ohio) Marauders but also the much awaited annual ‘Presidents Distinguished Podcast Series’ with guest, Shilo Sanders. The “For The Culture” buzz ended at the Adams-Jenkins Complex on Friday evening, when the celeb himself appeared as a panelist with EWU student athletes and coaches along with President Dr. A. Zachary Faison.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell visited Nashville on Friday to get an up-close look at construction progress on the new Nissan Stadium, the soon-to-be updated home of the Tennessee Titans. During conversations with reporters and local stakeholders, Goodell strongly suggested that Nashville is essentially prepared to serve as a future Super Bowl host city.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — There are moments in a family’s life when truth becomes a battlefield, when people confuse the echo of old wounds for revelation, and when the soft stir of resentment becomes a storm.
This Past week , the Coral Springs City Commission unanimously selected Nancy Metayer Bowen to serve a second one-year term as Vice Mayor. Metayer Bowen, who made history in 2020 as the first Black and Haitian American woman elected to the Commission, represents Seat 3 and was re-elected in 2024.
The Greater Miami (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated marked its 70th Anniversary