Author: Carma Henry

       “The idea of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education is a blow to the heart of educators and children across this nation. It’s more than a slap in the face — it’s a declaration of war on the future of our children, a betrayal of every teacher who pours their soul into shaping young minds, and a cruel death sentence for students who rely on our public schools.

       When President Donald Trump enacted a diversity, equity and inclusion ban last week, a piece of history was eliminated from U.S. Air Force training.

       For decades, the African American community in Fort Lauderdale has contributed to the city’s culture, economy, and history. Yet, many still face challenges, including economic inequality, lack of generational wealth, and barriers to business ownership. The key to overcoming these obstacles lies in collaboration, investment in local Black-owned businesses, mentorship, and civic engagement.

“I don’t know who you are and I don’t know why you like this guy (Trump). I think what you like about him; he appears to be strong and the rest of us are weak… That’s what he’s selling…Here’s what you’re buying…He’s a race-baiting, xenophobic religious bigot. He doesn’t represent my party. He doesn’t represent the values that the men and women who wear the uniform are fighting for… He’s the ISIL man of the year.” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on CNN 2015

    According to the Bible, prophets served as emissaries between  the people and God. Scriptures teach us that God speaks through life experiences we encounter. They also speak of how God spoke directly with Abraham, Moses, Elijah, and countless others. Scriptures revealed that these people heard God’s voice because they had pure hearts.

       As Miami’s waterfront transforms into an exclusive playground for billionaires, many millionaires are migrating north to Fort Lauderdale, drawn by its luxury real estate, growing economy, and vibrant cultural scene. Over 2,500 millionaires now call Fort Lauderdale home, creating a unique opportunity: What if these wealthy individuals turned their attention to the city’s historically underserved neighborhoods?

      In just two weeks, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and their minions have managed to alienate, disrupt, disparage, and defy Americans and foreign friends alike. They have openly mocked Congress, the Constitution, the rule of law, and the virtues of diplomacy, all for self-serving ends. Here are five cases that summarize what they have done so far, why they are so dangerous, and why resistance is necessary.

Tateona Williams, a 29-year-old African American mother from Detroit, lost two of her children after they likely froze to death while seeking shelter in a van. The family had been living in the vehicle for months inside a casino parking garage. Williams says she repeatedly asked for help from homeless services but never received assistance in time.

     Amidst our evolving climate realities, many Americans are feeling the financial pinch of the climate crisis in insurance costs. Amy Bach, the Executive Director of United Policyholders, a nonprofit founded to help insurance consumers, calls it “the price tag of climate change.”

“Vietnam Syndrome” hasn’t gone away! It resulted in the elimination of the draft and ultimately morphed into “Iraq Syndrome” – so it seems – and even though those lost, horrific wars are now nothing but history, the next American war is ever-looming (against Canada? . . . against Greenland?). And yet, good God, the military is having a hard time recruiting a sufficient amount of patriotic cannon fodder.