Author: Carma Henry

       Fire has always helped shape our forests, especially in the West. But those forests have evolved around natural frequencies and intensities of fires. What we are seeing now is new. This early-season smoke is a stark reminder that fire season is no longer confined to the West or wild areas, and more intense and longer-lasting fire seasons are the new normal.

       Let’s talk about the retirement panic that has folk hitting the Social Security button faster than folks rush to buy Beyoncé tickets. People are claiming Social Security at 62 like the system is about to disappear overnight. All this stress over “What if it runs out?” has folks locking in the smallest Social Security checks of their life, all in the name of FEAR.

   A new study finds that while Black voters remain overwhelmingly loyal to the Democratic Party, Black Christians are notably more socially conservative than other Democratic voters.

        Florida A&M University has selected Charter telecommunications executive Marva Johnson as its 13th president, a decision that comes after weeks of controversy, emotional testimony, and deep concern from many students, supporters, alumni, and faculty.

        Marva Johnson’s path to the presidency of Florida A&M University was dealt a significant blow Friday.  The FAMU Foundation, responsible for supplementing presidential salaries, took no action on Johnson’s salary. By a unanimous vote, the Finance Committee tabled budgeting for the salary that could top out at $750,000,00 a year.  That came after members voiced numerous concerns over their fiduciary responsibilities to students and priorities that ranked above and beyond Johnson’s salary.

       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.