Author: Carma Henry

        A new Florida state law went into effect on July 1, empowering property owners to remove unauthorized occupants, otherwise known as “squatters,” from their dwellings – but its language might inadvertently affect some types of renters.

Art Prevails Project kicks off the summer with their captivating play ‘Seeking.’ This unique production weaves together the enchanting elements of music and magic, creating a spellbinding narrative that chronicles a young musician’s quest for independence. As he navigates an ever-changing world, he uncovers the profound influence of his family’s past on his future. Following its successful staged reading in 2022, ‘Seeking’ returns to the Amaturo Theatre at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts as a full production, promising an unforgettable experience.

Sang that day by the reputed Queen of Gospel Music,” Mahalia Jackson, upon special request from Dr. King, she rendered the song slowly and prayerfully in her deep, rich contralto just before he spoke. 

The Biden administration is moving forward with a proposal that would require heat protections for workers across the country, after Gov. Ron DeSantis this spring signed a controversial law barring Florida local government from imposing such requirements on businesses.

       In its third year partnering alongside the NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) and the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS), the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative has matched students across 21 medical schools, including four programs at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), with NFL club medical staffs to participate in clinical rotations centered around sports medicine and/or orthopedic surgery for one month.

        The Miami Heat selected center Kel’el Ware from the University of Indiana with their 15th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Love Always Comes Out of Hiding

     But there’s a third path forward: a path of activism and nonviolent resistance. Knowing about the path doesn’t preclude voting. But knowing about it can help a voter make a more informed choice this November. By knowing about it, some voters might be even be inspired take up actions of their own – above and beyond the marking of a ballot.

     The world has become far more complex than it was in 1945 when the current global governance system, based primarily on the UN Charter, was created. 

     Even though the demonstrations in which I participated were peaceful, we were often told we were “anti-American” if we were against war. “Love it or leave it,” we were told. My dad was a veteran of World War II. He wasn’t happy with my participation in the protests, and he was especially upset when I wrote a letter to the editor of my hometown newspaper, publicly stating I was against the war. Indeed, he threatened to pull me out of college.