Author: Carma Henry

     Project 2025, the far-right’s ambitious policy planning guide published as Mandate for Leadership, is designed to dismantle the “Deep State” and install a president and proven loyalists who will carry out Donald Trump’s authoritarian agenda. Now the Project supposedly is no more—but not really. Trump’s campaign, concerned about the bad press Project 2025 was getting, ordered that it be disconnected. But make no mistake about it: While Trump may disagree with some of the project’s recommendations, it’s designed with him and only him in mind. 

    But what about the kinds of crimes which are not subject to law because they are the ultimate enforcers of the law, crimes woven seamlessly into the established ways we conduct our affairs and a crucial responsibility for government officials?

     A pair of front-line nuclear weapon abolitionists are incarcerated in a German prison camp this week, marking the anniversaries of the atomic fire-bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States government.

      The drugmaker Teva Pharmaceuticals made history in June by launching the first-ever generic version of a GLP-1 diabetes drug. This revolutionary class of medications, which are also growing increasingly popular as treatments for obesity, has proven astoundingly effective in helping diabetes patients manage their condition.

Broward HealthPoint conducted 144 free health screenings and immunizations during the Back to School Jamboree for children ages 4-18. Simultaneous events at the Cora E. Braynon Family Health Center in Ft. Lauderdale and at Pompano Pediatric Primary and Prenatal Care Center serviced the community to ensure students were ready to go back to school. The family-friendly events also offered food, entertainment, and school supply giveaways. 

     Launched in 2006 by the food service company Sodexo and NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson, SodexoMagic has since expanded to over 6,500 employees and 1,770 sites in corporate, healthcare, education, and aviation. The organization works with K-12 institutions to provide food security solutions and management through service programs and utilizes audience engagement initiatives that offer students a chance to be directly involved in shaping a healthy environment in their schools.

A new study finds that Black male elementary school students with Black teachers are less likely to be identified for special education.

For the first time in school history, the Florida Memorial University Competitive Cheer Team earned gold at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Cheer Camp, resulting in a paid bid to College Nationals! #GoFMULions

       Reading is fundamental. It makes the world go ’round. This timeless truth underscores the importance of nurturing a love for reading in children from an early age. Having an avid little reader starts at home, and fostering a reader-friendly environment doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. You don’t need fancy curriculums or costly programs to teach your child how to read. Everything you need is accessible for free. Here are some tips to help jump-start your child’s passion for reading.

Excel Construction of Florida recently shared some sweet summer moments with teens participating in summer camp programs at the L.A Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center. The teens and Excel team members rolled up their shirt sleeves and got to work crafting their cupcake masterpieces.