Author: Carma Henry

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Mexico and Canada each send more than 80 percent of their exports to the United States, and retaliatory tariffs from these countries could have severe consequences

       The 100 Black Men of South Florida, Inc. (The 100) and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals partner to host health awareness programming across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

       Cancer rates have generally declined among men in the US early this century before leveling out, yet they appear to be climbing among women – especially young women. Cancer diagnoses are shifting from older to younger adults and from men to women, according to a report released Thursday by the American Cancer Society.

The retired NBA star revealed he had 40% of his kidney removed on the latest episode of his podcast.

The Richmond Heights community came together on Saturday, February 1, 2025, for a momentous celebration marking 75 years of history, resilience, and cultural impact. The 75th Anniversary Brunch & Awards, hosted at Zoo Miami’s Florida Room, honored the community’s rich legacy and the leaders who have shaped its past, present, and future.

        Velma Pollard, the distinguished Jamaican poet, fiction writer, and linguist, passed away on February 1, 2025, at the age of 87.

       Cooper was more than a screenwriter. He was a storyteller whose pen immortalized Harlem’s struggles and triumphs. With New Jack City, Sugar Hill, and Above the Rim, Cooper created a “Harlem trilogy” that defined an era of urban cinema. His career path from investigative journalism to Hollywood screenwriting reflects a deep understanding of the communities he represented.

       Every owner of a home security system will extoll the peace of mind it provides. Strada services annotated the security systems merits, “A well-designed security system provides a comprehensive shield against various threats, safeguarding your property and peace of mind.” We can thank the genius intellect of a Black inventor Marie Van Brittan Brown. Astonishingly, Marie’s brilliance was masked as a hard working nurse in New York city. Crime in the early ‘60s was rampant in Queens. That Black area had notoriously slow police response times. Her husband Albert worked as an electronics technician and their shifts were spaced erratically throughout the day. This would often leave her alone at night and they were both feared for her safety. Plato wrote “Necessity is the mother of invention.” and it sparked the home security foundation we use today. 

The war against Black America is no longer theoretical. It is real. It is happening now.

       Residents of Our Royal Palm neighborhood are raising concerns about the treatment of customers at The Blue Store, a local convenience shop that many rely on for daily essentials. Complaints have surfaced about the way customers primarily African American residents are spoken to by store employees and the business practices that some feel are exploitative.