Author: Carma Henry

Mainstream media’s increasingly favorable treatment of Trump, coupled with internal Democratic nervousness and unrest, has added to the turbulence, increasing the possibility that America will elect its first self-declared dictator.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, fiercely defended Biden, criticizing colleagues who suggest he should step aside.

        With the Paris Olympics just around the corner, injuries to key American gymnasts have ended the hopes and dreams of Shilese Jones, Skye Blakeley and Kayla Dicello, all sidelined with significant lower extremity injuries. Jones, a favorite to make the Olympics team, was injured during the first rotation at trials, making it uncertain if she would be able to continue competing. Dicello, last year’s Pan American Games all-around champion, was a strong contender to make the U.S. team in Paris. 

Victor G. Harvey, the owner of Black-owned Victor George Spirits held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 25th in Fort Lauderdale. This new building will be named The Victory Building after the historic Victory Theatre, once located on historic Sistrunk Blvd.  The 15,000 square foot facility will house a distillery, restaurant, cigar bar, whiskey lounge, event space and a rooftop bar and lounge located at 1017 Sistrunk Boulevard.   Harvey was joined at the groundbreaking event by Clarence Woods (CRA Manager), Pam Beasley–Pittman (City of Fort Lauderdale Commissioner District 3), Steven Glassman (City of Fort Lauderdale Commissioner District 2), Robert McKinzie (Broward County Commissioner District 8), Dan Lindblade (CEO, Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce) and several members of the community.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson further warned of the broader implications of the ruling, suggesting that even a hypothetical president who commits grave crimes, such as ordering assassinations of political rivals or instigating a coup, could potentially claim immunity under the new model.

       Naomi Osaka won her first Wimbledon match in six years Monday, defeating French player Diane Parry.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) visited North Lauderdale City Hall last Monday to present a historic $750,000 federal check, marking the city’s first-ever congressional appropriation. The funds will be used to install a license plate reader surveillance system, a technology that will enhance safety for the city’s 44,000 residents. The system will provide real-time information to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, aiding investigations and ensuring swift response to criminal activity.

Taylor was also honored to be one of 113 students nationally to receive the President’s Education Award from President Joe Biden. She aspires to become a dermatologist. Next year she will be attending Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, VA.

Pompano Beach Arts and South Bar and Kitchen are throwing the ultimate summer bash – the Backyard Jam Concert Series! With Old Town Untapped on summer hiatus, the restaurant team and Cultural Affairs Department created a new event featuring a tasty mix of live music, delicious Southern bites, frosty craft cocktails and pure good times every first and third Friday this July, August and September. The Backyard Jam Concert Series kicks off July 5th with the electrifying Sacred Union Band! Get ready to groove to a killer setlist featuring everything from Red Hot Chili Peppers to Prince, Hall & Oates to Foo Fighters, even a dash of Etta James for good measure. This free event runs from 6-10 pm, so grab your friends and head to Old Town’s Backyard for the summer’s hottest nights! South will be offering food and drink specials.

   Dean, the offensive MVP of the Rattlers’ 30-26 win over MEAC champion Howard University in the Celebration Bowl, was the victim of a robbery when last Monday, someone went into his car and stole his Southwestern Athletic Conference championship ring.