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What’s Goin’ On Black Barbershops

February 3, 2021 Carma Henry 0

     Black barbers and barbershops have a long and unique history in the U.S., with roots in the era of slavery, where owners leased out enslaved men to cut the hair of local prominent white men. Over time, barbershops grew to become “safe” cultural and social hubs for Black men while providing services to the community and financial independence for the owner. As Bishop T.D. Jakes put it, “the barbershop was really (laughter) the place where Black men got together… where everybody talked about everything, politics and life and talked about everybody (laughter).”[1] […]

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Choosing Safe Toys

December 3, 2020 Carma Henry 0

     Manufacturers follow guidelines and label most new toys for specific age groups. But the most important thing a parent can do — especially when it comes to younger children — is to supervise play. […]

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ADVICE: “Should I Stay, or Should I Go…?”

October 14, 2020 Carma Henry 0

     Me and my husband have completely ended our marriage, but we still live together as a family. It’s not because of the corona. We have been not getting along all along. He is no help around the house or with the kids. I have asked him several times to leave, but he will not. He said we can be separated in the same house. […]

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New children’s book celebrates Black inventor in honor of Black History Month

February 13, 2020 Carma Henry 0

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. […]