Health
Study Shows Racism is a Major Factor in Premature Births Among Black Women
Black women are almost twice as likely to give birth prematurely than white women. […]
Articles by Carma Henry
Opinions
Known but Unknown
You might not know them because they are not likely to hang out, socialize or mess around. You may have been told to stay away from activists because the imperialist press and other so-called major media are reluctant to call these brave men and women activists. Instead, newspapers, TV and radio stations, politicians and others with titles and so forth might refer to activists as rabblerousers, troublemakers, radicals or extremists. […]
Opinions
Black Voting Must Be Organized and Strategic in 2021/2022
Many Americans are not aware in 2021, that mail-in- voting is taking place in states, counties and cities around the country right now. Everyone can blame our political leaders, supervisor of elections, and a lack of information, but the ballots are being mailed out on time. Democracy is being challenged on every level, but it is still working. […]
Opinions
Happy 80th Birthday Reverend Jackson
He was born on October 8th 1941, in Greenville, South Carolina. This was during the pinnacle of racial segregation in the South. He experienced “Colored’’ drinking fountains, restrooms, sitting in the back of the bus and “All Colored” schools. That cesspool of an incubator rallied his spirit! […]
Opinions
Two parties: Two Countries
We have a two-party political system, one that evolves with time, people, and circumstance. […]
Local News
Real World Models Inc. shines light on Autism in a unique way
Diversity and inclusion has been two of the biggest topics in several areas. The city of Lauderhill is taking major strides to make sure they are connecting generations and breaking stereotypes by launching their Autism Sa-fety Awareness Program. There is also an organization that is bringing awareness to Autism, but with fashion. Thanks to dedicated parent and com-munity leader Connie Moss, Real World Models was born. I had the chance to catch up with the founder after her daughter Julianna’s birthday party. […]
National News
Action Fund Joins Knight Foundation to Create Sojourner Truth Memorial
The outcome of this partnership of institutions is larger than the park itself, because it offers a replicable public model and commemorative framework for memorializing other underrepresented histories in Akron, a Knight Foundation community, and places around the country. […]
Entertainment
Why Aren’t We Talking About Orlando Brown Now That He’s Doing Better?
For years, it appeared that Disney’s That’s So Raven star Orlando Brown was simply unable to get himself together and stay himself out of trouble with the law. From DUI charges to failure to show up in court to answer for DUI charges, to public intoxication and disturbing the peace, to drug possession and battery—not to mention his infamous Dr. Phil interview where he revealed he’s fathered multiple children who he never sees and who “don’t know me”—Brown pretty much stayed in the news for all the wrong reasons and fans across social media were left to wonder: “Bruh, is this dude OK?” […]
Local News
The Racist and Illegal Jailing of Children in Tennessee, Some as Young as 6-years-old
Officials placed the juveniles in jail for not breaking up fights at school. Most of the kids were Black and as young as 6. […]
Obituaries
James C. Boyd Funeral Home Services
ANTONINI – Not Pictured Funeral services for the late Luciano Antonini – 81. BLANDS Funeral services for the late Sammy Lee AKA “Shaggy” Blands – 61 were held October 9th at James C. Boyd’s Memorial […]