Author: Carma Henry

 ‘Test Your Bible Knowledge’

       The passing of Nancy Metayer Bowen has left a void that words can scarcely fill. A proud daughter of Florida A&M University, a devoted public servant, and a respected Black woman leader, her life was a testament to purpose, compassion, and unwavering commitment to her community.

Betty (Corker) Lindsey was a devoted mother, sister, and grandmother. She loved the Lord, her family, and the members of New Hope Baptist Church. She served as a Mother of the Church under the leadership of Reverend Ricky Scott.

Jacob Greene, age 86, retired principal of the Broward County School Board, passed

COACH EDDIE SHANNON was the head football coach at Lincoln Memorial High, an all-Black school in Palmetto. In 15 seasons, the Lincoln Trojans lost only two games. They went 25-0 from 1963-1968 under Coach Shannon. Ray Bellamy, one of his star football players, became the first black football player for the University of Miami in 1966. Another one of his star players at Lincoln, was Henry Lawrence, who played 13 seasons for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1974-1986). A standout from Florida A&M, he won three Super Bowls (XI, XV, XVIII) and was a 2X Pro Bowl selection (1983, 1984).

Florida Memorial University has named Chandra Dorsey-Felton as its Director of Athletics, making her the first female Athletic Director in the history of the university and its athletics department.

     March Madness made me reflect upon how things have changed in college sports. If you are a part of today’s generation, you know about name, image and likeness agreements. You know athletes in college can become millionaires while playing a sport.

       A bipartisan panel of the House Ethics Committee has now concluded after a rare public hearing that she committed 25 of 27 alleged ethics violations, citing “clear and convincing evidence” tied to campaign finance and the handling of approximately $5 million in federal relief funds.

       On March 30th, the room filled with applause, laughter, and the kind of love that can only be built over a century. Catherine Green sat at the center of it all—graceful, radiant, and deeply present—as she celebrated her 100th birthday, a milestone that reflected not just the passing of time, but a life rich with purpose, resilience, and impact.

       Gabrielle Henry, Miss Universe Jamaica, has been released from hospital nearly four months after suffering serious injuries following a fall during the Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand.