Author: Carma Henry

“Test Your Bible Knowledge “

       Florida rapper Lil Poppa died by suicide, fatally shooting himself in the head after crashing his car in Georgia earlier this week, according to a report.

   The AFRO is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler, the activist who fought valiantly for civil and human rights, economic justice, adequate housing for all and peace.

  On this 100th anniversary Black History Month tour, I want to whisk us all away to experience the legacy of two African American giants among the Giant Sequoias of Sequoia National Park in California. We will get a glimpse of the incredibly brilliant Brigadier Charles Young, and his deep humility that led to a giant sequoia being named in honor of Booker T. Washington in the Giant Grove, 1903.

Nunnie on the Sideline

       Last Sunday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) presented the Alcee L. Hastings Civil Rights & Social Justice Leadership Award to Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Davidson, Senior Pastor of New Mount Olive Baptist Church, recognizing his tremendous and varied contributions to the South Florida community.

 Community-Based Connections, Inc. (CBCI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering youth development, family strengthening, and community empowerment services to underserved populations, together with the City of Riviera Beach, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new office located at 3100 Broadway Avenue in Riviera Beach. This marks the organization’s expansion into Palm County following 16 years of measurable success in Broward County.

        Literacy has always been more than reading words on a page. For Literacy Connection, Inc., literacy is about identity, access, empowerment, and community values deeply rooted in the organization’s mission as a Black-founded and Black-led nonprofit serving families across Broward County.

       As Heart Awareness Month concludes, leaders within the Black medical community are urging renewed attention to a crisis that continues to claim Black lives at higher rates, even as overall cardiovascular deaths decline nationwide.

     Ovarian cancer is often referred to as the “silent killer” because its symptoms can be subtle and easily mistaken for common digestive or menstrual issues. However, for Black women, the silence surrounding this disease is compounded by a loud and persistent disparity in healthcare outcomes.