Author: Carma Henry

The landmark legislation emerged from a period of intense struggle and demand for the fulfillment of the 14th Amendment’s promise of “equal protection of the laws.”

Washington’s own long path of learning about the Johnsons and championing a local honor for them has finally come to fruition. He was there in 2020 when then-Mayor Lenny Curry unveiled early plans for Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park in downtown’s LaVilla area, on the site of the house where the brothers grew up. And Washington was there Thursday when Mayor Donna Deegan led the ribbon cutting that officially opened the $4.7 million park celebrating the Johnsons’ legacy.

     BIN: Black Information Network, the 24/7 national audio news network dedicated to providing trusted, fact-based journalism with a Black voice and perspective, announced today “Lock It and Store It! A BIN Gun Safety Awareness Campaign” to inform the community about the importance of keeping guns out of the reach of children to help save lives. “The Lock It and Store It! A BIN Gun Safety Awareness Campaign” will include the airing of special features, news reports and social media on the costs and impacts of unintentional shootings by Black children in America. Key campaign facts and information on gun safety are available here.

Dr. Sabine Charles, best-selling author, renowned public speaker, and professional certification exam tutor, has unveiled a  new book – The CPA Doctor and the Certification Superpowers.  The comic book incorporates storytelling, graphics and accounting concepts to help professionals prepare and pass the CPA certification exam.

     As much as any message that stirred the crowd and brought them to tears that day was “I’ve Been Buked and I’ve Been Scorned,” a slave lamentation first recorded as a Negro spiritual in the early 20th Century. 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.

     “We are honored that Atlanta is being considered as a potential host for the Sundance Film Festival in 2027 and beyond. Atlanta is where the worlds of film, entertainment, economic development, diversity and inclusion meet and grow cohesively, together,” said Mayor Andre Dickens in a news release. “We’re ready to show the Sundance Institute that Atlanta is the place where opportunities are endless, and Sundance can continue to shine.”

In 2022, Darius V. Daughtry, one of South Florida’s best-known poets, authors, directors and educators, presented a stage reading of Seeking, where he explored a journey of self-discovery in the midst of an everchanging world. Now he brings his well-received work to the stage in this new full production with performances on Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 27 at 2 and 7 p.m. in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.   

Obviously, this commentary is skipping the happy talk.

     Israel’s army is preparing to expand the war into Lebanon, where it would face a heavily armed foe very different from Hamas—many more fighters and a huge missile and drone arsenal that could overwhelm Israel’s Iron Dome defenses.

       Building 15 will now be known as the Ms. Earnestine Price Leadership Center, while FISH #401 will be renamed the Ms. Lillian Greaves Health & Wellness Room. This decision reflects the board’s appreciation for the contributions and impact of these two individuals on the community.