Author: Carma Henry

   U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the Democratic leader in the House of Representatives, warned that President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress want to “take a chainsaw” to Social Security as they forge ahead with their plan to execute major federal spending cuts.

Someone like Florence Charlton only comes around once every 104 years. Florence Charlton of Lauderhill, Florida will turn 104  on March 31, 2025. She was born on March 31, 1921, in Barnwell, South Carolina. When she was an infant, the family moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The Charlton family was one of the first Black families in Ft. Lauderdale. The youngest of twelve children, Florence was instilled with the ethics of hard work, self- reliance, independence, and community service. Florence worked for decades as a nanny for the Koenig family, owners of City Furniture, Fort Lauderdale, Florida (formerly known as Waterbed City). She helped raise three generations. She was also busy raising her own family. Florence has a son Kevin, two granddaughters, Brittany and Jordhan a great granddaughter, Genesis and a new great  grandson Grayson.

       When former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali tried to intimidate reigning champ George Foreman at the start of their famous “Rumble in the Jungle” in 1974, Foreman almost fell down laughing.

        Our MDC community proudly celebrated Coach Susan Summons’ 700th career win during this week’s women’s basketball home game. This milestone reflects her leadership, dedication, and profound impact on generations of student athletes. As a trailblazer and the first African American woman in the NJCAA to achieve this feat, her legacy is one of perseverance, excellence, and mentorship. Miami Dade College president Madeline Pumariega is especially proud to have been a student athlete and player on Summons’ first MDC win.

   For over 198 years the Black Press and the Black Church have joined together for causes of freedom, justice, equality, equity, and empowerment.   Today more than ever before there is renewed urgency for the Black Church and the Black Press to publicly amplify our mutual interests to protect and maintain the hard-fought gains and progress that has been accomplished by African Americans in the last two centuries.

   Commissioner Melissa P. Dunn and the Lauderhill Health & Prosperity Partnership hosted Breaking Bread at West Ken Lark Park—an inspiring event centered on intergenerational workforce development and mentorship.

State Representative Ashley V. Gantt is bringing her mobile unit service to the city of Opa-locka. 

The Spook Who Sat By The Door was  a book; The Nightmare Who Got Inside is our President.

       The Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office has officially kicked off the 2025 High School Voter Registration Drive (HSVRD), set to run from April 1 to April 30, 2025.

       This year’s 2025 Bob Hayes Informational Track Meet (BHITM) was once met with a whirlwind of activities to celebrate and honor the Jacksonville legend. The Festivities included a Hall of Fame Banquet and two track meets, one honoring Coach James Day and Olympian Bob Hayes. The festivities are named after 1964 Olympian Bob ‘Bullet’ Hayes. Bob ran in the slowest lane, tied the world record of 10.0 in the 100-meter race, and won two gold medals and was once regarded at “World’s Fastest Human.”