Opinions
Black and Republican Unity
Black and Republican Unity […]
Articles by Carma Henry
Opinions
Unhealthy and Deadly Skepticism
COVID-19 has ravaged the world for two years infecting 201 million people and causing approximately 4.27 million deaths. Miraculously, a vaccine was developed to lessen its spread as well as spiraling deaths. Unfortunately, there were no warnings that tens of millions of people would refuse vaccinations because of their dire unhealthy and deadly skepticism. […]
Opinions
Despite CDC Short-Term Rental Eviction Reprieve, No Permanent Solution Found
Despite CDC Short-Term Rental Eviction Reprieve, No Permanent Solution Found […]
Opinions
THE KILLING OF WALTER RODNEY
THE KILLING OF WALTER RODNEY […]
Opinions
The Attack on the Capitol and the Shameful Right-Wing Republican Response
The Jan. 6 attack on Congress and the U.S. Capitol was an assault on our democracy. So is the effort by congressional Republicans and their right-wing media allies to keep Americans from learning the truth about the insurrection. They are desperate to protect the people responsible for that deadly attack. We can’t let them. […]
National News
Rising from the Flames of Memory
“On that first night,” Mother Fletcher recounted, “I went to bed in my family’s home in Greenwood, a com-munity that was rich, not only in terms of wealth, but in culture, community, and heritage. My family had a beautiful home. We had great neighbors, and I had friends to play with. I felt safe and had everything a child could ask for. I had a bright future ahead of me there in Greenwood, a place that could have given me the chance to truly make a good life in this country. But within a few horrible hours, all of that was gone….” […]
Entertainment
Rihanna Becomes Billionaire
When it comes to the African American Community, we’ve been trailblazers for quite some time regarding entertainment and entrepreneurship. We’ve had several examples of Black star power with people like Berry Gordy, supermodel Tyra Banks, P. Diddy, and Tyler Perry. Recently, that Black star power continued to shine as Rihanna became a billionaire. Yes, that’s right. The little girl from Barbados who busted on the scene singing “Pon De Replay” is now a billionaire. […]
Religion
Dennis ‘Dee Tee’ Thomas, Kool & The Gang Co-Founder And Saxophonist, Dies At 70
Dennis “Dee Tee” Smith, a co-founder of the legendary group Kool & The Gang, died on Saturday, a representative from his record label confirmed. He was 70 years old. There was no cause of death immediately reported. […]
Entertainment
Respect
How Franklin became the Queen of Soul and loved by millions is the subject of this fairly detailed and very entertaining biofilm that charts her rise from childhood to 1972 and her making of the classic, live-recorded album, Amazing Grace. This project stars Jennifer Hudson, the singer who was handpicked by Franklin to play her. Like a Queen anointing a princess, Franklin deemed: “I’ve made my decision, and it is you, young lady, who I want to play me.” That endorsement makes this Respect the quintessential Franklin biodrama and any others, not so much. […]
Obituaries
James C. Boyd Funeral Home Services
BENJAMIN Funeral services for the late Florence Benjamnin – 67 were held August 7th at Sunset Presbyterian Church with Pastor Easter Gordon officiating. EDWARDS Funeral services for the late Dianne T. Edwards – 61 were […]