Author: Carma Henry

    Instead, a vain competition for military superiority continues unabated. Looking into that abyss yields a no-win scenario in which “deterrence” keeps us secure—until it doesn’t. Even setting aside nuclear weapons, the suffering of modern wars falls overwhelmingly on civilian populations—in Ukraine, in Palestine and Israel, in Sudan. “Victory” has become a phantom.

     Those are the outraged words of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, in protest of a cabinet decision to maintain an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) presence along the Philadelphia Corridor. The corridor is the nine-mile strip that separates southern Gaza from Egypt.

     On Earth Day 1993, I gave my first major speech, on behalf of the Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC). It was at rally opposing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The experience taught me firsthand how the movements to protect our planet and the rights of working people are tightly linked.

     The Friends of Jack & Jill Center are proud to present their 23rd Annual Power Lunch, taking place on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Downtown Event Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

        In a visit to PBS-TV’s The Chavis Chronicles in Washington, D.C., Gloria James and family members of NBA superstar LeBron James highlighted the extraordinary impact of the LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) and its ongoing mission to uplift and empower communities. The foundation’s efforts, which began in Akron, Ohio, where LeBron was raised, have become a national model for athletes, entertainers, and politicians alike.

       Overview: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report found improvements in youth mental health from 2021 to 2023, including a decrease in the percentage of students who experienced persistent feelings of sadness. However, the report also highlighted concerns about racism, unfair discipline, and mental health issues among LGBTQ+ students. The state of California has launched a Master Plan for Kid’s Mental Health, which includes two free mental health apps, BrightLife Kids and Soluna, and several support groups, programs, and tools for youth who are struggling with their mental health.

  Yennifer Castillo is a FAMU alumna and aerospace graduate student who has become known across social media for her creative classroom decor. A fifth-year teacher, Castillo said it was always her dream to become an  educator, PEOPLE reports.

   The Range Funeral Home was established in 1953 in Liberty City by Oscar L. and M. Athalie Range, one of Miami’s most prominent African American families, and expanded into Coconut Grove in partnership with the Bain family. Patrick Range, Athalie’s grandson, told Coconut Grove Spotlight that the funeral home closed after it fell into the hands of “development-minded” owners and deteriorated. The business is still running, just without a building of its own, he said.

       On August 16th, President Joesph R. Biden, flanked by IL Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, signed a proclamation establishing the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. Surrounded by leaders from some of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious civil rights groups, the President reaffirmed his commitment to heal the nation’s racial past and preserve and protect places that tell the true and full story of America’s history.

Broward Education Foundation, the only 501(c)3 charitable organization solely dedicated to serving students and teachers in Broward County Public Schools, announced it is accepting nominations for its 2024 Hall of Fame Awards. The annual event recognizes graduates of Broward County Public Schools who have made significant contributions to the community, their profession and education.