Author: Carma Henry

       When you think of fast-food chicken, the usual suspects come to mind—until you experience the elevated culinary approach of Crisppi’s Chicken. Nestled at 2917 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, this new hotspot is redefining what it means to serve fast food. Legendary Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss has teamed up with restaurateur Brittany Tolliferreo to bring this exceptional dining experience to South Florida, combining quality, hospitality, and community-focused values.

While many of you were giving witness to the national championship game last week, my thoughts took me back to a different place in time as I watched Ohio State make rightful claim

Julia Ann Teamer, a former teacher from Charlotte, North Carolina, recently celebrated turning 108 years old. She is known for her decades of service to Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and her active role in the community.

Federal agencies are now prohibited from observing Black History Month, and employees involved in DE&I  initiatives have been terminated

        Leslie Voltaire, the head of Haiti’s interim presidential council, declared that the Trump administration’s actions to halt aid, deport migrants, and bar refugees would be “catastrophic” for Haiti. The remark was made by Voltaire in an interview with The Associated Press in Rome during a Vatican meeting with Pope Francis. To request assistance for Haiti, he went to the pope and said, “I’m knocking on the doors of people who love Haiti. The pope loves Haiti, and he is eager to help.”

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Trump has long referred to January 6 rioters as “hostages,” framing their convictions as politically motivated. Speaking to NBC News, Trump characterized the pardon as a “fun” start to his second term.

The Broward Health Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Kent as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. 

       Donald Trump’s actions on Day One of his presidency, and each day since then, have laid bare his willingness to undermine the health and wealth of working families. He is determined to pollute our air and water. And for all his tough talk about China, he is rapidly ceding vital economic ground to China as he attempts to shutter the new factories powering our nation with clean energy. A true “America First” agenda would focus on American leadership on the global stage. And it would put the American people first. Instead, he is putting Americans’ last by sacrificing our health and our jobs in favor of corporate greed.

  Thus Alexandra Villarreal, writing in the Guardian about Trump 2.0’s first day in office (on Dr. Martin Luther King Day), noted: “He immediately involved the military, ordering the armed forces to ‘seal’ the US’s borders ‘by repelling forms of invasion including unlawful mass migration.’

     As we embark on a new year, here’s a reminder of the significant changes to retirement plan contribution limits and related adjustments for the tax year 2025 announced by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These updates affect a wide array of retirement accounts, including 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, governmental 457 plans, the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), and SIMPLE plans. The changes bring important implications for employees, employers (including government and not-for-profit organizations), and those involved in plan administration, accounting, and financial reporting.  Continue reading to learn about these updates and their impact on you and your organization.