Author: Carma Henry

Meet Omar Bala, his son Khalil, and his daughter Aniya, an African American family from Oakland, California, that runs a publishing company called BooksByBalas. It initially began as a father/son author and illustrator duo created by Omar and Khalil; however, the duo quickly became a trio once Aniya Bala joined the two, and became an author at six years old. Aniya collaborated with her older brother Khalil Bala and published two books titled, I Love Myself and ABCs for Babies.

        In today’s disinformation landscape, Black women aren’t just caught in the crossfire — we’re the bullseye. As a Black woman immersed in politics, I’ve seen the onslaught of lies, doctored images, and malicious rumors aimed at dismantling our leadership and eroding our voting power. But here’s the truth: we aren’t mere victims. We’re the frontline defense in this battle against digital deception.

   The critical signs of Fascism, as reported, are imposing extreme authoritarian rule,  demonizing racial groups, rejecting the view that violence is harmful, supporting forceable suppression of opposition, and holding mass rallies to generate enthusiasm for their regime. Does this description fit former President/Presidential candidate Trump or VP/Presidential candidate Harris?

They have it bad; they lie about the lies!

       The 2024 presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris means America is one step closer to electing its first female president and fulfilling the words of American journalist H.L. Mencken.      

Let’s play political cards with No Trump!

        Kamala Harris on Sunday summoned Black churchgoers to turn out at the polls and got a big assist from music legend Stevie Wonder, who rallied congregants with a rendition of Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song.”

 ‘Test Your Bible Knowledge’

       Edible cannabis comes in many forms, such as candies, desserts, snacks and beverages, but they should not be consumed like tasty treats, warn three cannabis experts.

Nunnie on the Sideline