Author: Carma Henry

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       It’s graduation season. Test season. The time of year when young people are pushing hard to succeed and please those that love them. The pressure is real for them—but so are their accomplishments. And while life continues to remind us of its challenges—aging parents, our own aging bodies, and the responsibilities of adulthood—I’ve found hope and pride in the achievements of the next generation.

       Civil rights leaders and grassroots groups are set to gather in Miami Gardens for “The People’s Meetup,” a town hall led by Democratic state Sen. Shevrin Jones focused on mobilizing Black voters and advancing social justice.

Congratulations to Pastor Vernon Shazier, a 2025 graduate of United Theological Seminary, earning Doctoral Degree in Preaching and Pastoral Ministry to Small Congregations!

The South Broward Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. honored Senator Dr. Rosalind Osgood, Florida State Senator for District 32, with the Outstanding Community Service Award. Dr. Osgood shared that it was a pleasure to speak at the inspiring Community Prayer Breakfast this past weekend, where the community came together to uplift and empower one another.

     History reveals an undeniable ugly truth about how white supremacists to this very day have received heartfelt leniency. The annuals of the American Psychological Society fail to diagnose a white supremacist as an individual who has a psychological disorder or disease. This raises a pressing question: does this diagnosis result from the notion that white supremacy is not considered a disease, or is it considered normal because millions of people believe this ideology?

       As the nation observes Mental Health Awareness Month, the Two Minute Warning Show brings viewers a timely and thought-provoking episode titled: “Mental Health and Its Impact on the Criminal Justice System – Is It Justice or Is It Just Us? “This powerful discussion, airing Thursday, May 22nd, will feature two nationally respected scholars who are helping reshape how we think about justice, mental health, and systemic inequities.

     Gentrification is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a crisis. Across cities like Houston, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C., historically Black neighborhoods are vanishing—not because people are choosing to leave, but because they’re being forced out.

Woe be unto he who calls evil good!

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — With small business optimism waning and federal support shifting away from equity initiatives, many Black entrepreneurs now face a chilling reality