Author: Carma Henry

Deacon JC Clark, Sr. – 92   Funeral service was held August 31st at Mount Zion AME Church with Rev. Taraus D. Fuller officiating.   Ziller…

Bible Trivia 1) What did the eleven remaining disciples decide to do about the lost of the twelve one, Judas? 2) What was the second…

   “We’re getting behind her, not just because she’ll be the first African American woman or first woman to be president in the United States, but she’s the best candidate to be president of the United States, and she can lead, and she’ll lead with authority and strength and with intelligence and integrity,” said Shawna Watley, the co-host of the First Ladies of Faith United for Kamala Harris National Organizing Call, in a Monday interview. “And she’s a woman of faith, which is important to many of us.”

     The Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) gave us our first look into “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist”, a Peacock Original limited series that airs this Thursday, September 5th.

Hettie Jones, a celebrated poet, publisher, and children’s book author, has passed away at the age of 90. Jones was not only a talented writer but also a dedicated educator and the former wife of the esteemed author and activist Amiri Baraka. Her work earned her numerous awards, and she will be remembered as a trailblazing figure in the literary world. As the first wife and early muse of Amiri Baraka, Jones played a significant role in his life and work, leaving behind a lasting legacy.

       As Exantus looks to attend college and law school, he aspires to utilize his skills to make a positive impact in his community. As a first-generation college and law student, his accomplishment serves as an inspiration to his peers and a shining example of the talent and potential within Broward County’s student community.

      Join us as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of South Florida Council of African Elders.  The Council was formed in August 2023 from a collective, expressed longing for the presence of elder wisdom. In contrast to societal American values that sometimes sideline, diminish and dismiss elders, the council exists to help current and future generations safeguard the most important elements of legacy.  For communities of African descent living in America, those elements include dignity, self-determination, freedom, healing, unity, community, and justice.  In community, we reconstruct our relationships, restore emotional health and self-governance.

       “Lieutenant Alexander has the necessary qualifications and has demonstrated her commitment to serve FAMU in this important role. With her proven track record of leadership, we have complete confidence  in her ability and her vision for ensuring the safety of our campus,” Brown said. “I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Interim Chief John Cotton for answering the call to serve. Over the past year, he, along with his dedicated team, has played a pivotal role in maintaining the safety and security of our campus. Their diligent efforts have been instrumental in ensuring a secure environment for everyone at the University.”

       “Ben Crump Law” appeared on the left sleeve of the blue shirt worn by the Czech Republic’s Tomas Machac on Thursday while he was eliminating 16th-seeded American Sebastian Korda in the second round. Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic wore the same type of patch mentioning Crump’s law practice during a loss to 2021 U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev on Tuesday.

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