Author: Carma Henry

             “A shining city on a hill, teaming with people of all kinds living in harmony and peace. Its doors open to anyone with the will and the heart to get here,” is what Reagan told the nation. Answering his question by stating that the nation (under his leadership) was more prosperous, more secure, and happier than it was 8 years prior to when he first took office.

       Oddly, there is talk of investigating the 13 other members of the search committee for violating the N.D.A., or non-disclosure agreement as a criminal act. What should be examined, foremost for criminality, is the extreme qualification difference between the top three finalists and the fourth finalist. Amazingly, no other committee member has supported or backed the claims of the two vice chairmen. The Board of Governors should investigate the uneven metrics and scales that weighed a non-qualified applicant fit to advance as a presidential finalist. 

       The “3.5 percent rule”—identified by political scientist Erica Chenoweth—should be on the lips of every American anxious about the Trump administration’s headlong drive to replace our democracy with authoritarianism. After studying more than 300 nonviolent resistance campaigns, Chenoweth and colleagues’ research revealed a startling truth: when just 3.5 percent of a population engages in sustained, strategic civil resistance, authoritarian regimes fall.

       That’s how long I’ve been here – quietly bonding with this old house, becoming it, you might say, as I clunk up the stairs every day with a cup of coffee and plop down in front of my computer.

       Following the culturally rich Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, Chicago fostered its own vibrant gumbo of writers, painters, and a golden age of jazz/gospel. World War I’s labor demands lessened racial barriers. Visionary Robert Sengstacke Abbott, founder and editor of the influential Chicago Defender, recognized this opportunity and encouraged Southern Blacks—sharecroppers and their descendants—to move North. The used Pullman porters to distribute thousands of copies throughout the South, advertising jobs and a more tolerant racial climate.

Continuing its proud tradition of excellence and service, the Eta Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was honored with multiple prestigious awards at the recent 88th Annual 7th District Meeting, held in Orlando, Florida. The 7th District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. comprises 140 chapters located throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi. Eta Nu’s deep commitment to uplifting communities across Pompano Beach and Broward County earned them the top designation of Social Action Chapter of the Year, Large Chapter for the 2023-2024 fraternal year.

       The 100 Black Men of South Florida, Inc. (The 100) and Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Company partner to host health awareness programming across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.

        The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Chris Robinson announced Thursday that Erica Leak has been named the new head women’s basketball coach. The 2005 WNBA Draftee will begin her era with the Golden Lions Women’s Basketball as the program’s 10th head coach.

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Golf Club at North Carolina State University claimed its second national title today in a wire-to-wire finish at the 2025 PGA National Collegiate Club Golf Association

     The former Fordham standout and Walter Payton Award finalist. Montes, who announced his commitment to the Rattlers for the 2025 season, brings a proven track record and high expectations to Tallahassee as he looks to lead FAMU back into SWAC title contention.