Author: Carma Henry

       When lies become the truth we all suffer. I know it’s difficult to change beliefs and opinions, but I will always try to.

       Lined up along 17th Street, in full view of the crowd heading toward the Ellipse to hear Biden’s speech and performances by James Taylor and Tricia Yearwood, Christians4Ceasefire, a Pax Christi-affiliated ecumenical organization formed right after the Hamas attacks of 2023, highlighted Christ in the Rubble.

       Whether you believe in the Bible, the Torah, the Quran, or are an atheist, we can all agree there is a moral imperative to address the climate crisis. After all, it kills people and destroys lives. The cause of the climate crisis – the burning of fossil fuels – is also responsible for plenty of death and destruction. 

       Bank of America today announced a new solution to help parents support their children as they begin their financial journeys. SafeBalance Banking® for Family Banking is a bank account that offers parents the tools and resources they need to help their children practice healthy financial habits and learn to manage their money through a convenient, secure digital experience.

The Young Women’s Financial Wellness Forum event in the New York Stock Exchange’s Freedom Hall on December 11th will celebrate Harriet Tubman, well timed with the holiday season and the final month to purchase the limited-edition Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coins. Hosted by Seneca Women, a global women’s leadership platform, in partnership with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, the event promotes financial literacy and wellness for young women. Together, they will reflect on Harriet Tubman’s legacy and relevance today and the significance of the coin related to leadership and financial education.

The Connecticut NAACP says that former Hartford Mayor Thirman Milner has died

       Thirman L. Milner, whose election as Hartford’s mayor in 1981 made him the first popularly elected Black mayor of a New England city, an accomplishment tempered by a city charter that gave him scant power over three two-year terms, died Friday. He was 91.

Founded in 1896, Overtown is one of the oldest Black communities in Florida. It was incorporated only 31 years after the Civil War with the aid of the Black vote. Black men were temporarily granted the right to vote so that both Miami and Overtown could become cities. Soon thereafter the state rescinded their right to vote. That move was indicative of Overtown’s Jim Crow era name of “Colored Town.” Overtown was built by those same Black men who also helped build the rest of Miami and the county’s portion of the Florida East Coast Railway. At that time South Blacks were not allowed to live in the same neighborhoods as Whites, so they built their homes on the unsuitable side of new railroad tracks. This created a hotbed for Black business.

       Their collection comprises over 3,000 works, including paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, and artifacts from the 18th century to the present. Many of the pieces are rare and often overlooked by traditional art institutions, highlighting the resilience and creativity of Black artists throughout history. The Kinseys have intentionally ensured that their collection reflects the accomplishments of individuals and the collective journey of Black people in America.

       I am truly a gluten for punishment when I decided to watch Wicked after reading multiple Black Women Social Workers and Therapists’ rave reviews on LinkedIn and Facebook feeds.