Author: Carma Henry

     Seniors need to be aware of recent modifications that will change their Social Security benefit payments. Check here to see how some eligible seniors who qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see changes in their monthly paychecks. In certain circumstances, you might need to apply for government benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or disability insurance to receive additional funding. 

   After eliminating the state rival  Tampa Bay Lightning, the Panthers rested and waited patiently on the winner between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins, a series that at one point had the Bruins leading 3-1. However, the Maple Leafs fought back, winning the next 2 games before finally succumbing to the Bruins in Boston in a highly competitive  series. Ironically, the Bruins were attempting to avoid repeating last year’s devastating result  where, after leading the Panthers 3 – 1, the Bruins allowed the Panthers to win 3 in a row, thus eliminating them  from the playoffs. After defeating Toronto, the Bruins traveled to sunny South Florida to play a well rested Panther team in the second round. The Panthers, perhaps too rested and rusty, were lambasted by the Bruins 5-1 on Monday night at Amerant Bank Arena. Let’s hope that game one was an anomaly, not a harbinger of things to come. Go Panthers!

     It would appear that Basketball players should have nothing to complain about, because they are well paid for shooting a basket ball. Many media and news reporters have stated to basketball players:  “shut up and dribble.”

     Morgan State University’s acrobatics and tumbling team held its inaugural season this year, becoming the first NCAA Division I program at a Historically Black University or College. MSU became the third school in Maryland to offer the sport.

     The Cheney women’s basketball team made history when it became the first HBCU team to reach the Final Four in 1982.

   This week is World Asthma Day. As we look at Kyla’s story, it is worth remembering her story is all too familiar among the 27 million people living with asthma in the US (about one in 12 Americans) – especially those living in cities like Chicago, where Kyla is from.

A lesser degree of denial encompasses almost all the rest of us. We see the obvious indicators of climate and nuclear dysfunctionality but feel helpless. At the other extreme are the Bill Mckibbens and Greta Thunbergs and their millions of followers who have given their utmost to waking the rest of us up to the urgency, including the doctors in groups like International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, or the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017) who are doing the same for nukes.

     Yes, the peaceful protesters are interrupting the status quo – setting up encampments, even occupying university buildings. For instance, at Columbia University, students actually renamed the occupied Hamilton Hall, declaring its new name to be Hind’s Hall, after Hind Rajab, a 6-year-old Palestinian girl killed by Israeli armed forces, along with the rest of her family (and several aid workers), as they were fleeing their home in Gaza. The point of the protests is, indeed, to change the world: to stop U.S., including university, support of the devastating “war” (i.e., carnage). They’re not trying to eliminate an enemy but, rather, illuminate the situation – putting themselves on the line to do so.

     One thing the show gets right is in having some characters criticize the fact that so many high ranking officials from Western governments, especially the United States, are not skilled diplomats with expertise regarding their posts but political appointees, who are rewarded with their positions for being major donors to one of the country’s two major political parties. 

   Get ready to fall in love all over again! The City of Pompano Beach is excited to announce the return of the “Love Always, Pompano Beach” campaign, featuring a dynamic array of deals and discounts. The now bigger and better City-wide campaign offers residents and visitors alike a treasure trove of offers to experience all Pompano Beach has to offer, while helping our local businesses display their specials. The website will showcase enticing promotions, providing the perfect excuse to indulge in a delicious meal, shop for unique items, book a relaxing staycation, or embark on an exciting adventure – all at a fantastic value. To claim your discount/deal at any of the establishments simply say “Love Always Pompano,” when ordering or booking. Current incentives will be valid April 1-August 31, 2024.