Author: Carma Henry

Michael Eddy  – 61 Celebration of Life Saturday, December 7 at Brown’s Temple.

Nunnie on the Sideline

The WG Sports Corner

Highly touted high school quarterback Julian Lewis has committed to the University of Colorado, possibly an indicator that coach Deion Sanders does indeed plan to stick around in Boulder.

       Janelle Bynum, a 1996 FAMU graduate, is poised to make history as the first Black lawmaker to represent Oregon in Congress, according to projections by Decision Desk HQ and CNN. Bynum, an Oregon state representative, is projected to defeated first-term Republican Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer, flipping the seat back to the Democratic column.

The Executive Committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has urged all member churches to pray and show Christian solidarity with the people of Haiti. This call came after the committee’s recent meeting in Cyprus, where the leaders pledged to pray for “God’s compassion for the people of this troubled land” and for an answer to their cries.

       House Democrats and anti-death penalty advocates pressed last Wednesday for President Joe Biden to save the lives of federal death row inmates before his term expires in January.

The Seventh Annual Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival is set to captivate audiences with a dynamic blend of poetry, writing workshops and artists talks. This three-day extravaganza, scheduled for December 12-14, 2024, will showcase the extraordinary talents of 30 poets from across the nation who will be competing for cash prizes. The festival will immerse attendees in a world of creativity and expression, offering a diverse range of events occurring at Pompano Beach’s cultural venues, culminating with the exciting Final Stage slam

The global icon lit up the Watsco Center with a high-energy performance Monday night honoring those lost to HIV/AIDS, supporting those living with HIV/AIDS, and raising awareness

       Lavita’s small rural community in Clewiston, where she has lived and worked for years, heard about this opportunity and unbeknownst to her began to share gifts of love towards her trip.   Many said “we just want to be a part of helping Lavita represent our collective values on the global stage. This was our chance to give back and help her share her vision with the world.”