Author: Carma Henry

     Barrs, 62, was the publisher and managing editor of Program Success magazine, which highlights triumphs and achievements of Blacks in the state as well as the issues Black Floridians face.

     Hydeia Broadbent, known for raising awareness to lessen the stigma around HIV/AIDS from a young age, has died at 39 years old. She was one of the faces of children with AIDS in America, especially within the African American community.

Hamilton, a distinguished political scientist and educator, played a transformative role in reshaping the discourse on racism in the United States through his groundbreaking work, “Black Power: The Politics of Liberation.”

     Peter “Peetah” Morgan, the lead singer in the contemporary reggae outfit Morgan Heritage, died yesterday (February 25), The Associated Press reports, confirming a statement on the band’s social media. No cause of death was given. Morgan was 46-years-old.

     Regina Jollivette Frazier, an esteemed leader on Breakthrough Miami’s board of directors, died peacefully on Feb. 16, 2024. Her legacy is one of impactful contributions, notable achievements and unwavering dedication to excellence. Known as a powerful force for education equity, rigor and enriching experiences, Frazier’s influence extended throughout the Breakthrough Youth Village, South Florida and the nation.

     Retired Miami Herald Editorial Page Editor Nancy Ancrum, who kept a watchful eye on Florida governors and South Florida leaders, gave voice to those who had been silenced and guided her team to two Pulitzer Prizes, died Friday after a long illness. She was 67. In the photo above, she is shown at an event at the University of Miami Newman Alumni Center on June 2, 2017.

     While Kenneth Durante was in high school, he played on the school’s football team and was given the nickname ‘Rock’ because he was such a tough player on the team.

     It caught your attention because – who, besides politicians, utilities, and creditors sends anything in the mail these days? Still, it was a nice surprise, no matter what, like a throwback or something. And like the new book, “Dear Black Girls” by A’Ja Wilson, every letter means something.

      Malcolm X is the first Black person to be inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame. He will officially become a member this spring. The date of dedication for the bust is May 22 at 1 p.m. at the State Capitol, and the event is open to the public.

With little more than a pencil and a slide rule Johnson calculated the exact trajectories for Apollo 11 land on the moon in 1969.  and, after Neil Johnson worked in a world where errors were fatal.