Author: Carma Henry

My morning routine involves walking around my complex while listening to the radio, sometimes news, sports,  music, or whatever strikes my fancy. On this particular morning I was listening to the Joe Madison show on Sirius XM, a talk radio show that welcomes audience participation via questions and comments on various subjects, mostly political in nature.

     I consider both of these passages to provide lessons for our nation and our people as we begin this 114th annual convention of the national association for the advancement of colored people.

     The settlement sets a precedent, potentially leading to complaints seeking compensation and control of Lacks’ cells, famously known as “HeLa” cells, the world’s first cells capable of replicating outside the human body.

Members of the CBC said that statements made by their GOP counterparts at the Capitol have deeply disturbed them, adding to the mounting discontent. Rep. Eli Crane from Arizona made an offensive comment during a House floor debate by referring to Black people as “colored people.”

Invocation

  Ol’ Pete has been sifting through rubble trying to make heads or tails of the complexities of construction projects within Broward schools.  In reviewing the most recent Grand Jury report, The Detective learned that while there is an effort to make the $900 million bond project and its construction seem insurmountable, there are dozens of other large school districts that have taken on similar bond projects involving even more money. 

Ethel Pearl Maloney

     This year’s honoree, retired Circuit Court Judge Ilona Holmes, is the recipient of the James L. Jones Lifetime Achievement Award, presented in honor of Eta Nu founder, philanthropist, Broward educator and former principal of Blanche Ely High School, Mr. James L. Jones.

  The Haiti Criminal Collusion Act of 2023 aims to address the issue of violence in Haiti by investigating and exposing the connections between criminal gangs and influential figures in politics and the economy. The legislation requires the secretary of state to provide an annual report to Congress, detailing these ties and their implications.

     After nearly three decades of commendable dedication, Miami Beach Deputy Police Chief Wayne A. Jones was appointed chief of the department effective Sept. 1. In a unit of over 400-sworn officers, the 54-year-old makes history as the city’s first Black police chief.