Author: Carma Henry

Carma Lynn Henry Westside Gazette Newspaper 545 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 Office: (954) 525-1489 Fax: (954) 525-1861

     America is divided, but the fracture is not beyond repair. Beneath the noise, most citizens still agree on core values—fairness, opportunity, and justice. The challenge is turning that quiet agreement into bold, collective action.

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE – President Trump’s takeover of D.C.’s police force and National Guard deployment ignores record crime drops and targets majority-Black cities with fear-driven rhetoric. From Baltimore to Chicago, data shows major declines in violent crime—yet Trump pushes a false chaos narrative to justify federal control and undermine Black leadership.

        This past year of protests calling attention to systemic racism and police brutality has no doubt impacted our students, inviting conversations on the experiences of Black students within our classrooms. Many White teachers have been examining the ways in which they can make their classroom environments more welcoming and inclusive to Black students. To bring justice to the center of our work, White teachers can implement strategies to ensure that their spaces allow for Black children to feel seen, valued, and heard. In doing so, White teachers are fostering a learning environment where Black identity is affirmed, creating a culture of care and concern that fosters a sense of belonging.

Florida A&M University President Marva Johnson, J.D., announces the appointment of several members of the senior leadership team who will join the Cabinet to drive innovation in her administration. Alumnus Kelvin Lawson joins as executive vice president and chief operations officer; and Donald E. Palm, III, Ph.D., will serve as executive vice president for Health Sciences Enterprise and Research Innovation. Additionally, Michelle Robinson joins as vice president of government relations; and Brandi Tatum-Fedrick, Ph.D., will serve as acting vice president of University Advancement.