Author: Carma Henry

Funeral services will be held January 6 at National Church of God. Jonas Joseph Funeral services were held December 30 at Redemption Baptist Church. Jessica F.…

Loretta Butler   Funeral services will be held January 6 at National Church of God. Jonas Joseph Funeral services were held December 30 at Redemption Baptist Church.…

Shirley Boyd-Gaines – 73   Charles Holmes, Sr. – 80  Funeral services were held December 29th  at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Pastor Ernest Gonger…

Fabian Adams -41  Funeral Services were held December 29th at McWhite’s Funeral Home. Gloria Jean Chance – 75  Funeral Services were held December 27th   at McWhite’s…

Wanda Antoinette Allen – 58   Funeral services were held December 30th at First Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. G.B. Pope officiating. Maxzine Coleman – 65…

“The U.S. Army’s 369th Infantry Regiment, popularly known as the ‘Harlem Hellfighters,’ was the best known African American unit of World War I.” In an interview with N.P.R. Max Brooks, the author of The Harlem Hellfighters said, “The French called them the ‘Men of Bronze’ out of respect, and the Germans called them the ‘Harlem Hellfighters’ out of fear,…’”

Nunnie on the Sideline

   It is with mixed emotions that I announce the departure of Coach Willie Simmons from his position as Florida A&M University Head Football Coach. Coach Simmons has been an integral part of our athletics program, and I am both proud and sad to see him go.

     With the departure of Willie Simmons for Duke University, Florida A&M has embarked on a search for the new head coach of the national champion football team.  It shouldn’t look far, he’s right under their noses. Billy Rolle should be the next head football coach at FAMU.

It’s Not How You Start