Author: Carma Henry

        Some journeys don’t begin with a plan. They begin with a nudge. A conversation. Someone saying, “You’re ready,” even when you’re not completely sure you are. That’s how my path into the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) began, unexpectedly, without a roadmap, but fueled by encouragement. I said yes without knowing exactly where the road would lead. What I’ve learned since is that the road doesn’t always make sense at first, but it stretches you in the ways you need most.

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     Cannabis is poised to be a major issue in 2026, as a federal effort to lower its classification moves forward and some states face initiatives to roll back adult-use laws. In Florida, lawmakers are weighing changes to medical marijuana policy, while a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana failed to qualify for the November ballot.

       We recently received a meaningful donation in support of our School Safety Project from Lori Alhadeff, CEO and founder of Make Our Schools Safe, a nationally recognized school safety organization. Ms. Alhadeff’s advocacy work and continued commitment to protecting students nationwide made this contribution especially impactful for our school community.

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  Carolyn Homer made her exit from the world peacefully on February 24, 2026 early morning, exact time unknown. Mother to 4 children (Rachel Johnson, Mitchell Johnson (deceased), Vincent Johnson, and Theophilus Powell aka Theo). Grandmother to 5 (Jasmine Johnson, Latoya Johnson (deceased), Jalyssia Williams, Jakia Williams and Vanicka Johnson); she was the eldest of 12 Siblings.

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  Empowered To Thrive Inc., founded by Deetra Sands Durham, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to building meaningful partnerships and sharing knowledge, awareness, and essential services to support all women affected by cancer particularly minority women who often face disparities in care and re-sources.

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The document that could lead to an executive order proposes using the claim that China interfered with the 2020 elections as grounds to “declare a national emergency.” The move would be an unprecedented step that would grant Trump new authority over the voting systems in the U.S.

       Col. Nichole Anderson, who made history in 2019 as the first African American woman to serve as undersheriff at the Broward Sheriff’s Office, is no longer second in command following a leadership shake-up announced by Sheriff Gregory Tony.