Author: Carma Henry

     This same Eric Bieniemy has also become the face of failure on the NFL’s part in making sure excellent, proven Black top assistant coaches get a fair shot at the ultimate promotion when head-coach openings arise.

     Building off the core values of community and resilience last week, the Coalition to Advance Public Safety (CAPS) kicked off its groundbreaking initiative to reduce gun homicides and non-fatal shootings by 20 percent over the next five years in Newark, Baltimore, Baton Rouge, and Indianapolis – the first four of an expected 12 cities where CAPS- – will work with mayors, community based organizations and communities to scale up, unite and bring greater cohesion and funding to cities community violence intervention (CVI) ecosystems.

     As a lifelong organizer, I know that you grow movements by listening first, so that’s how I’ve spent the last month. As I started a new job as executive director of the Sierra Club. I’ve traveled more than 15,000 miles, crisscrossing the country from the Deep South to New England to the Pacific Northwest to listen.

Since 2011, HBCU Lifestyle has connected students and graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with the people, places, and resources that help define their college experiences and careers. Today, HBCU Lifestyle continues to advance this effort by supporting the Insight Association’s IDEA Council 2023–24 IDEAtor Apprenticeship. “A big part of our mission is to provide HBCU students and alumni with opportunities for professional development and career growth.” – Garrick Gibson, Co-founder, HBCU Lifestyle

     Coordinated by Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, a group of Black activist, ministers, several hundred young and old descended on the state capitol, on a sunny weekday to say they will not go back to America’s racist past.

     The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) recently released a public apology for its participation in eugenics — a scientific movement in the early 1900s that discriminated against groups of people based on their ethnicity and physical features — and other instances of scientific harm.

     U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) introduced a bill that would close a legal loophole created by the Trump administration that allows for the sale of flavored e-cigarettes if the delivery device is disposable.

     We can no longer attribute this gun violence to an economic status, ethnic background or geographical locations. People are using guns to kill people every day and everywhere. In the schools , streets, homes and even in the places of worship – there is no place safe!

     The sand and wind are moving at warp speed creating tornado-like systems. Chairs were set out in a circle and the players went around while the music played. When the song stopped and the lights turned on, Dr. Valerie Wanza was seated in the acting Chief of Staff chair, Ernie Lozano was returned to his seat as Director of Behavior Threat Assessments, Dr. Ted Toomer plopped down in the seat as Associate Superintendent that Dr. Wanza vacated, and Michael Walker will be seated in two seats. You all remember Walker.  He is the Executive Director over Professional Learning, who didn’t apply for the job nor interview for the job and admits he knows nothing about the job. Well, Ol Peter is reporting that he is about to learn or be dragged out into public view. It was reported that he relied heavily on the skills of the directors beneath him. Now that Toomer is gone to be Acting Associate Superintendent, Walker gets to do the Director job that Toomer vacated. 

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is pleased to announce the graduation schedule for the Class of 2023.  Ceremonies for 48 high schools, technical colleges and education centers across the District will take place June 2 – 8, 2023.