Author: Carma Henry

Inflation, rising fuel prices and a possible recession are taking a toll on low-income families. The Wells Fargo Foundation is providing $400,000 to Capital Good Fund so they can offer affordable Financial Coaching resources to 500 low-income families in Florida and three other states.

BODDIE Funeral services for the Clara Boddie – 88 were held January 14th at Mt. Nebo Missionary Church with Rev. Raymond Mose officiating. CARTER Funeral services…

ANDERSON Funeral services for the late Michael R. Anderson – 51 were held January 13th at Gateway Church. BARR Funeral services for the late Thomas Elijah…

SMOTT Funeral services for the late Juanita Robinson Smoot – – 79 were held January 14th at Full Gospel Church.

“Test Your Bible Knowledge”

     Our bond with the Native community was enigmatic, because most of the time we fought a common oppressor. Recall the proverb: “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Whites enslaved Natives first and introduced Black slaves shortly there after. That built a mutual loathing of the slave masters.

     One of the most crucial figures in the American civil and human rights movements, Rev. Rhett H. James, who also helped to pioneer significant desegregation efforts in Texas, was honored posthumously at the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Gala, Saturday, January 14, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dallas.

     A Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Agriculture and Food Sciences (CAFS) professor has secured more than $9 million in grants to research industrial hemp and chestnuts and introduce them as new markets that can be economically viable, climate-smart cropping options for small and/or underserved farmers.  

Lee’s decision to run comes a day after Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) also announced a bid for the seat currently held by Feinstein (D-Calif.).

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will honor six new impactful women who lead our community during “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” presented by UKG, set for March 9 – 31. This year’s honorees are Lori Wheeler, vice president of Marine Industries Association of Fort Lauderdale, Barbara Sharief, former Broward County commissioner and founder and CEO of South Florida Pediatric Homecare, Inc., Heather Geronemus, senior director, social equity, opportunity and impact at UKG, Stephanie Toothaker, Esq., chairwoman and chief strategist of Toothaker.org, Joy Satterlee, executive director of Art and Culture Center/Hollywood, and Ramola Motwani, chairwoman, Merrimac Ventures.