Editorials
Who’s to Blame
The more I think about the perplexing situations that we find ourselves in, the more I realize that we are the only ones who can save us from our own demise. […]
Articles by Carma Henry
Feature
A Lesson In The Through Opera
A Lesson In The Through Opera […]
Feature
Trump Pardoned His Cellmate but Rufus Rochell Remains in Federal Prison
It’s not a rags-to-riches Philadelphia-to-California story, like that of Will Smith’s fictional television character. Rochell’s story is the real-life account of how the crack epidemic of the 1980s is inextricably linked to today’s cry for criminal justice reform. It’s also the story of how the rich and powerful receive special privileges, while the poor and powerless can only dare to dream. […]
Local News
Photography Workshop
This week, program participants were taught important photography concepts and terms by Mr. Jerrod Martin, a local videographer. […]
Local News
The future is knocking
For starters, I began my first college class at Broward College. Out of the 25 students, I am the only high schooler in this intro to speech communications class, and so far I am loving it. […]
Local News
Working with hair made her a millionaire
Madam C.J. Walker created specialized hair products for African American hair care and was one of the first American women to become a self-made millionaire. Madam C.J. Walker invented a line of African American hair products after suffering from her own hair loss. […]
Local News
The UniverSoul Circus
This Sunday, I had a wonderful experience at the UniverSoul Circus at the Miramar Regional Park. Honestly, this was unexpected because I didn’t think I would enjoy it. In fact, I thought the circus would be boring, but this was no ordinary circus. Before entering, my family took a few pictures in front of a picture display, and as soon as we sat down, the show began. […]
Advice
New children’s book celebrates Black inventor in honor of Black History Month
Jolted through time at the touch of a red button, gifted brothers Pook (10) and Boogee (7) embark on problem-solving quests spurred on by their enthusiasm for science and engineering. The series highlights lesser known yet influential historical figures beginning with accomplished Black inventor Frederick McKinley Jones in The Adventures of Pook and Boogee: The Boys Meet Mr. Jones. […]
National News
Former NAACP Chief and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Kweisi Mfume Wins Primary for Cummings Seat
Mfume’s primary challenger in Maryland’s seventh congressional district was Cummings’ widow, Maya Rockeymoore Cummings. But the contest was not close. The general election will be held on April 28, 2020. Mfume, 71, will be expected to win easily in a heavily Democratic district that includes parts of Baltimore. […]
Entertainment
The Motowners to perform their highly acclaimed Motown Tribute Show
Experience the most authentic “Motown Music Artists” tribute performers in the United States when J Jams Entertainment, LLC Talent Agency present on stage the breath taking Motowners at the Township Center for Performing Arts on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 in Coconut Creek, Fla. The Motowners “Legends of Motown” Live Band Tribute Production is an accomplished show complete with professional singers, dazzling costumes, and precision choreography accompany by a Motown vibe band. […]