Author: Carma Henry

The Amherst Town Council sought to address historical injustices resulting from slavery and discrimination in 2020 as a response to widespread protests following the tragic death of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. Officials said the fund’s inception marked a significant stride towards reconciliation and equity.

For many Americans, owning a home is a cornerstone of their lives and a primary source of wealth. In a news release, the administration said it is determined to break down barriers and ensure the wealth-building potential of homeownership is accessible to all.

Petty Officer 1st Class Iwomi Valdiviezo, a native of Davie, Florida, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group operating out of Norfolk.

      The Black Achievers Program celebrates the contributions of inspiring members of South Florida’s Black community. The program was first established in 1992 as the African American Achievers Awards and was the vision of automotive legend Jim Moran. Over the years, more than 160 individuals have been recognized for positively impacting the world around them, and over $700,000 has been donated to nonprofit organizations on the honorees’ behalf.

      The LeBron James-led The Shop is noted for bringing together artists, athletes, entertainers, and other notables to engage in unfiltered conversations. During Homecoming season, The Shop is taking its show on the road, recording live episodes from HBCU campuses.

     Nationwide, there is an environmental justice disparity between White and African American citizens. What is the root cause? Air pollution from diesel in the transportation sector. School and city buses, trash trucks, 18-wheelers, and off-road construction vehicles, are among the many fluxes of emissions from the transportation sector. Studies show, 60% of California’s, 52% of DC’s and 20% of New York State’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are from diesel combustion engines.

     Hamas claims the attacks in the Gaza Strip are in response to denial of access to the holy site known as the Aqsa Mosque to Palestinians and the Israelis as the Temple Mount. But it’s far more than that: It’s about the Occupation, and Israel’s blockade of Gaza for the last 16 years.

      Humanity’s cancer shows up in Israel and Palestine. Missiles fly, hell makes global headlines, thousands of people die, many of them (oh God, of course) children.

      The Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference is more than just a conference; it is a celebration of Black excellence. It brings together leaders, activists, and citizens from all walks of life to discuss pressing issues facing the African American community and to strategize on how to effect positive change.

The Brothers of Okeechobee Lodge #54 and Sisters of Dixie Bell #116, along with visiting lodges, visited the mass grave in WPB to honor the 674  African American men, women and children who perished during that horrible storm.