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Southeastern Association of Colored Women Northwest Federated Women’s Club Spotlights Ida B Wells Barnett & Rubin Stacy in Little Rock, Arkansas

April 6, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Ninety-one years ago on the 25th day of March 1931, the Courageous Investigative Journalist, Educator, Activist Ida B Wells Barnett died. I began to write this article of Ida B Wells, I ponder my version of her investigative journalism as it relates to my writings on Rubin Stacy. As I understand it, Ida’s risk for her life and passion to tell the truth about the unjust crimes that Black Americans were experiencing. As a Historian and member of the Southeastern Association of Colored Women’s Northwest Federated Club of Broward County. I will be spotlighting Ida B Wells and Rubin Stacy as I represent Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the National Association of Colored Women National Umbrella Parade in Little Rock, Arkansas. The NACW celebrates its 126th and 63rd Biennial convention from July 20-24, 2022. Which is also the memorial week for Rubin Stacy’s lynching on July 19, 1935. […]

Biden Proposes Eliminating ‘Family Glitch’ In Affordable Care Act

April 6, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Under the President’s plan, families would receive tax credits if the cost of their coverage exceeds more than 10 percent of their incomes. […]

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, 54 Years Later

April 6, 2022 Carma Henry 0

On the 54th anniversary of King’s death, observances took place around the nation, while those not attending specific events took to social media to commemorate the icon. […]

President Biden Release $5.8 Trillion Budget Proposal

March 30, 2022 Carma Henry 0

The $5.8 trillion proposal, a wish list of administration priorities, aims to reduce America’s growing deficit over the next ten years while raising military spending and aiding domestic programs. […]

Sen. Manchin Says He’ll Vote for Judge Jackson, Virtually Assuring the Historic Confirmation

March 30, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Sen. Manchin declared his intention to vote in the affirmative after the country witnessed perhaps the most unprofessional confirmation hearings in history. […]

Madeleine Albright, First Female Secretary of State, Dies at 84

March 30, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Born in Prague, Czechia, Albright stood just four feet and ten inches tall. But her legacy is as significant as any political figure. […]

CFPB: $88 billion Medical debt burden 43 million consumers New law takes effect to end “surprise” medical bill

March 30, 2022 Carma Henry 0

As of June 2021, according to CFPB, the $88 billion medical debt documented on consumer credit reports is likely an undercount, and in actuality could be closer to $141billion. Even so, it stands as the most common collection item appearing on credit reports, affecting 43 million people and comprising 58 percent of accounts in arrears. […]

DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Galveston County’s Redistricting Plan

March 30, 2022 Carma Henry 0

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Galveston County, Texas, challenging its redistricting plan for the Commissioners Court. The move comes following the county’s decision to adopt a new map after data was published about population growth in the 2020 Census. As previously reported, the agency found that between 2010 and 2020, communities of color had grown by 95 percent. […]

Reports Say Black News Channel Has Shut Down

March 30, 2022 Carma Henry 0

The Black News Channel reportedly has a staff of 230, and some current and former employees had previously filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against the network that remains pending. […]

Former Staten Island Teacher’s Collection of 20,000 Black Artifacts to Go Up for Auction

March 30, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Elizabeth Meaders, a former Staten Island teacher, has amassed 20,000 items reflecting the African American experience and is now ready to auction them off, according to CBS News. […]