Author: Carma Henry

Test Your Bible Knowledge

       Andy Donado still remembers the call he received a decade ago: his freshman son had been caught vaping THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in a high school restroom. The consequences were severe. His son was expelled, and sent to a remedial school for the rest of the year. “He was almost charged with a third-degree felony. He got kicked out of school and was sent to a remedial school for his entire freshman year,” Donado says.

       Kiki Shepherd—the woman who made millions feel seen, celebrated, and called to the stage—has passed on, leaving behind more than memories. She leaves behind moments.

Nunnie on the Sideline

       In March of 1827, two courageous Black men—Samuel Cornish and John B. Russwurm—published the first edition of Freedom’s Journal in New York City. With that bold act, they established what we now know as the Black Press of America.

       Deetra Sands Durham, Founder, President, and CEO of *Empowered to Thrive, Inc., has passed, leaving behind a legacy rooted in compassion, resilience, and unwavering service to others. Her passing has created a profound void for all who knew her, worked alongside her, and were touched by her mission.

By Liv Caputo (Source  Florida Phoenix) Schools tied to designated terrorist organizations must lose their state-sponsored tuition vouchers and college students supporting these groups must be…

       Bryant, who had urged churches and supporters to participate in what was called the “Target Fast,” recently admitted that announcing the end of that phase of the protest created confusion and frustration among many supporters who believed the broader boycott itself had been called off.

       In reality, the Trump administration is making it much harder for working families to meet their daily needs — and to fulfill their long-term dreams of higher education.

On February 28, 2026, the celebrated preppy brand Lilly Pulitzer hosted sips, tastes and shopping at their Downtown Delray Beach location that raised funds for the non-profit Frances J. Bright Woman’s Club’s student scholarships and 12th grade girls mentorship debutante program.   This is the second year the event was held and co-chaired by Delray Beach native and volunteer Lori J. Durante who was joined this year by co-chair Joanne Ulysse-Elie who is a 2005 alumna of the debutante mentorship program of the Frances J. Bright Woman’s Club.  Palermo’s Bakery made some edible treats from Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau’s namesake cookbook Essentially Lilly: A Guide to colorful entertaining co-authored by Jay Mulvaney.  The mood was enlivened with saxophone music by 12th grader Elijah Holmes who is a member of the Atlantic High School Eagles War Band.