Author: Carma Henry

       Her struggle is not just personal. For decades, the federal government has helped build the Black middle class, offering a relative refuge from pay discrimination by providing transparent wage scales and codified rules on hiring and promotions. But the second trump administration has sought to significantly reduce that workforce through mass firings and repeated offers to resign. Government agencies have abandoned work they have historically undertaken and, in many cases, are being redirected to further trump’s priorities — from mass deportation to pursuing his political rivals — a shift that has forced many to leave their posts. These actions, done in the name of cutting costs, as well as promoting trump’s agenda, have saved little money.

More than a traditional art exhibition, “Three the Art Way” is a multidisciplinary cultural experience where film, music, visual art and culinary expression converge, inviting audiences not only to view the work, but to engage directly with the artists behind it. Details are available at islandspacefl.org/3theartway.

Alex Vindman and his wife Rachel were all smiles when he walked into the Division of Elections office to qualify as a Democrat to run for the US Senate. The quite unassuming man decided to meet the moment and get in the race. While pundits say, “Vindman has an uphill climb,” excited political insiders say the contrary. The 50-year-old retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel appeals to voters exhausted by the chaos. Armed with honesty and integrity, Vindman defines himself by those traits. He was the primary witness against President Donald Trump in the 2019 impeachment trial. He was also a member of the National Security Council and testified that he witnessed Trump pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to investigate Joe Biden and his son before the 2020 election.

Nunnie on the Sideline

     “Broward County Animal Care plays a vital role in protecting public safety and supporting the well-being of our communities

With the appointment of Director of Athletics Chandra Dorsey-Felton, the first female athletic director in university history, FMU has begun a comprehensive reset focused on building a culture of excellence, integrity, and opportunity across all programs.

Tonight was one of the happiest nights I have experienced as a principal. To see a young man play at your school, go on to the University of Miami, excel, graduate in three years, and then be drafted in the first round is a surreal and powerful moment.

The Social Clownz of Kazah Temple #149 AEAONMS, Inc. recently presented a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving graduating high school senior from Miami-Dade County.

Community-Based Connections, Inc. (CBCI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering youth development, family strengthening, and community empowerment services to underserved populations, has launched its H.E.A.R.T. (Helping Every Area of Relationships Thrive) Family Strengthening Program in Broward and Palm Beach counties. This new five-year initiative, funded by a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance, will help adults and couples strengthen relationships, improve parenting, and build family stability through workshops, personalized support, and services including childcare, transportation, and counseling.

The Hidden Cost of Being Twice as Good