Author: Carma Henry

Jacksonville was recently ranked fifth for U.S. cities with the most “brain gain” by USA Today. Cities with brain gain are those that are successfully attracting and retaining college-educated individuals. Communities with a net loss of college graduates experience “brain drain.”

Anthem’s plan will limit reimbursement for anesthesia services during surgeries based on predetermined time limits, using metrics known as “Physician Work Time values” from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

     On Tuesday (November 26), the Democratic Party shared a video on social media of Harris urging her supporters to hold on to their “power” after her election loss to Trump.

     Misir’s remarkable season culminated in her becoming the first woman ever to clinch the MP4 Class Championship, a ground-breaking feat that has forever altered the landscape of Jamaican motorsport.

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U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Barbara Lee (D-Calif.-12) today celebrated the passage of bipartisan legislation to honor the life and work of the late Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. The Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act would instruct Congress to posthumously endow Chisholm with a Congressional Gold Medal – the highest award Congress can bestow – in commemoration of her accomplishments, activism, and legacy.

       In today’s world, money speaks louder than words. As Black consumers, we wield an astonishing $1.3 trillion in spending power—enough to reshape industries, demand accountability, and foster equity. Yet, too often, our communities are undervalued and overlooked by the very businesses that profit from our support. This must change. It’s time we make our dollars speak for justice, dignity, and progress.

    Are you a high school student between ages 15-17 and interested in pursuing a career in STEM? Apply to become a TechGirl to learn technology and leadership skills through an intensive three-week exchange program in the United States in July 2025.

       In recognition of Black Energy Awareness Month, members of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE), Florida Chapter, partnered with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), and others, to host and conduct a Generator Build Competition at Palm Beach Lakes Community High School in West Palm Beach, Florida.

       I am incredibly grateful for the faith and confidence you have placed in me and the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO). Your voices have been heard, and our mission advances because of your support. Reflecting on our accomplishments over the last six years, I’d like to highlight a few of the notable successes that have propelled us forward.