Author: Carma Henry

Saturday evening Emerge Vermont honored the late Louvenia Dorsey Bright who was the first African American to serve in the Vermont legislature.

     One of his most famous cases involved a white funeral home operator for whom he won $500 million. “The Burial,’’ a new movie starring Oscar winner Jamie Foxx, is based on that high-profile case.

Logistics Specialist Seaman Aaliyah Mcleod, from Broward County, Florida, practices forklift operating procedures aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during the ship’s maintenance availability, Sep. 19.

Tennessee State University had the pleasure of welcoming Senior Master Sergeant Wanda Joell as guest speaker for the “Dreams In Flight” Academic Workshop. Sergeant Joell is the first African American female to serve as a permanent Presidential crew member aboard Air Force One. Her visit to campus was a part of the John Merritt Classic 25th Anniversary Celebration.

     Historically Black land-grant universities across 16 states have been denied a staggering $12.6 billion in funding over the past 30 years, according to the Biden administration. 

To be able to lead this great organization is an honor and a privilege that I don’t take lightly. 240 Black owned newspapers with a reach of more than 19 million readers on a weekly basis says that we’re more than a weekly reader. The Black Press has come a long way, and we still have a long way to go. Our newspapers are motherboards that our aspiring Publishers will use to spring us into new technology and allow us to continue to be a force to be reckoned with.

Nearly nine years after his passing, former Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Carlton B. Moore remains in the hearts and minds of family and friends who seek to carry on his legacy of love and support for the community.

In response, the Biden-Harris administration has announced a significant step forward in curbing this crisis. President Biden has introduced the inaugural White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, dedicated to implementing crucial executive and legislative measures to save lives and heal communities.

The highly anticipated event delivered on the Black Press of America’s promise of an evening of recognition and celebration in honor of exceptional leaders who have made significant contributions to America, particularly the African American community.

The Detective is wondering why Republican Senator  Mitch McConnell from the great state of Kentucky is holding on to a seat that he has been the senior US senator from Kentucky for almost 40 years. Ol Pete refuses to make this partisan. Democrat Senator Diane Feinstein is completing a sixth term as the senior Senator for the great state of California. Both Feinstein and McConnell have done great work for their parties but are both battling serious health issues and refusing to step down from their seats. Pete watched from the television as McConnell twice was frozen and couldn’t speak. He is suffering some medical ailment.