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THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 - JANUARY 28, 2026
VOL. 54 NO. 51 $1.00
A Forewarning
to Pastors:
From Civil Rights to ICE Raids,
Trump’s Unchecked Power
Puts Every Community at Risk
A MESSAGE FROM
THE PUBLISHER
Broward Judge Issues
Injunction in First
Baptist Church Piney
Grove Dispute
Order bars pastor
and deacons from
suspensions, removals,
and unauthorized
financial actions
BROWARD COUNTY, FL
—This case should serve as a
sobering lesson—and a clear
warning—to pastors and
church officers who believe
church constitutions, bylaws,
and congregational authority
can be disregarded without
consequence.
Last Wednesday, a
Broward County Circuit Court
judge granted a temporary
injunction in a lawsuit filed
in mid-September 2025 by
approximately 50 members
of First Baptist Church
Piney Grove, Inc. The court
determined that the dispute
before it did not involve
religious doctrine, but
rather church governance
and financial authority,
placing the matter
squarely within the court’s
jurisdiction.
The plaintiffs sought
declaratory and injunctive
relief against Pastor Ezra
Tillman and church deacons
Lester Williams and Bobby
Bolden, alleging repeated
violations of the church’s
constitution and bylaws.
Those alleged violations
included the improper
When Church
Constitutions
Are Ignored,
Courts Will
Intervene
suspension and removal
of deacons and members,
governance actions taken
without congregational
approval, and financial
decisions made outside the
authority granted by the
church conference.
In a 16-page order, the
court enjoined (to order,
direct, or prohibit someone
to do or not do something)
Pastor Tillman and the
deacons from giving effect
to any decision to suspend
Deacon Stuart Pinnock and
Deacon William Harris.
The order also blocked the
enforcement of removals of
nearly 50 members from
the church rolls—removals
allegedly based on failure
to donate $300 annually or
solely because those members
were plaintiffs in the pending
lawsuit.
The injunction goes
further, prohibiting the
pastor and deacons from
taking any governance actions
not authorized by the church’s
constitution and bylaws, and
barring them from making
financial transactions
without church conference
approval when such approval
is required.
Among the most serious
allegations—though not the
focus of the recent injunction
hearing is that approximately
$200,000 in church funds was
allegedly remitted to Pastor
Tillman to assist in the
purchase of a personal
residence in Palm Beach
County without conference
approval. Plaintiffs also
allege that legal fees
approved to represent the
(Cont’d on page 7)
Civil Rights leaders say the policies are not abstract. They translate
into lost jobs, closed pathways, and communities left unprotected.
(AI Image by Stacy Brown for NNPA.)
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Members of the Congressional Black Caucus say
the pattern is unmistakable. In a separate statement, caucus leaders
condemned Trump for bypassing Congress to carry out an unauthorized
military operation in Venezuela, calling it a grave abuse of power and
warning that the president is increasingly willing to act without legal
restraint, whether abroad or at home.
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
Donald Trump’s presidency has long carried a familiar weight for Black America. What
feels different now is that the force once aimed primarily at Black and Brown communities
is no longer contained there. With the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old white
mother of three, by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, the unchecked power of the federal
government has moved into spaces many Americans once believed were insulated.
Good was killed during an immigration operation after her vehicle moved forward
as agents blocked a roadway. Federal officials quickly labeled the shooting self-defense
and branded Good, a “domestic terrorist,” even as video and eyewitness accounts raised
questions and Minnesota officials accused the Trump administration of weaponizing
immigration enforcement. Protests spread across the state, and Minnesota, Minneapolis,
and St. Paul sued the federal government, calling the deployment of immigration agents
a “federal invasion.”
As the unrest grew, Trump responded with a Truth Social post aimed at Minnesotans
(Cont’d on page 3)
Pro- and Anti-ICE
Demonstrators
Clash in
Minneapolis as
Immigration
Enforcement
Intensifies
Weekend confrontations in downtown
Minneapolis unfolded amid expanded federal
immigration activity and growing concern
across immigrant and Black communities.
By MSR News Online
Tensions escalated in downtown Minneapolis
over the weekend as opposing demonstrations
clashed during a major federal immigration
enforcement surge. The confrontations unfolded
amid heightened fear in immigrant and Black
communities following expanded ICE operations
and the killing of Renee Good.
Weekend confrontations in downtown
Minneapolis unfolded amid an expanded federal
immigration presence and heightened concern
across immigrant and Black communities.
Emmanuel Duncan / MSR
Tensions around federal immigration
enforcement spilled into the streets
of downtown Minneapolis over the
weekend, as opposing demonstrations
collided during an escalating
immigration crackdown in the Twin
Cities.
The confrontation came as federal
authorities significantly expanded
immigration enforcement operations
across Minneapolis and St. Paul,
drawing sustained protests for
more than a week. State officials
confirmed that the Minnesota
National Guard had been mobilized
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A Knock Still
Echoing at
Midnight
I will instruct you
and teach you in the
way you should go; I
will counsel you with
my loving eye on you.
Psalm 32:8, NIV
By Bobby R. Henry, Sr.
Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr. warned us that midnight
is not just a time on the
clock—it is a condition. In his
“Knock at Midnight” sermon,
he spoke of darkness settling
over a nation: confusion,
despair, moral drift. If
he were standing with us
today, I believe he would say
plainly—here we go again.
And the knocks are still
coming.
It is knocking on the
doors of young people who
feel unseen.
Knocking on communities
drowning in debt, gun
violence, and disinformation.
Knocking on a generation
told to “stay out of politics”
while politics decides
whether they eat, learn,
vote, or live.
Dr. King never asked
young people to wait their
turn. He invited them to
come along and stand their
ground.
He reminded us that
justice is not automatically
inherited. It must be
rightfully claimed. Passed
down not just through
bloodlines, but through
courage, conscience, and
commitment. That is what
he meant when he told
us the struggle is in your
DNA—not biology alone,
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Minneapolis parents, teachers demand
ICE leave after targeting schools
Hours after Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement agent, federal immigration officers were reported at
Roosevelt High School in South Minneapolis during dismissal on Jan. 7,
prompting Minneapolis Public Schools to cancel classes for the rest of the
week. (Photo Credit: Chris Juhn)
on the road and at home.
ICE at Minneapolis schools has
sparked fear, school closures,
and demands from educators
and families for federal agents
to leave the city.
ICE at Minneapolis schools became the focus
of a Jan. 9 press conference after the killing of
Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration agent
and reports of enforcement actions near multiple
campuses. Minneapolis educators, parents,
and community members said the presence of
immigration enforcement has traumatized students
and disrupted learning environments. Officials
including Jacob Frey called for Immigration and
Customs Enforcement to withdraw from the city as
families mobilized mutual aid to protect children
and neighbors amid ongoing federal activity.
Minneapolis public school educators and
families gathered the morning of Jan. 9 for a
press conference demanding federal immigration
enforcement leave Minnesota, following the killing
of Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement agent and reports that ICE
officers targeted multiple Minneapolis schools in
the days after her death.
In the past week, families and community members across the city
have reported fear and uncertainty about leaving their homes amid
increased ICE activity, including attempted enforcement actions near
high schools during dismissal hours and the fatal shooting of a U.S.
citizen inside her vehicle.
Parents and educators said the presence of immigration enforcement
has traumatized children and disrupted school communities,
prompting the press conference at Lake Hiawatha Park.
“I am angry. I am scared. And I am devastated about what we
are doing to our babies,” said Amanda Otero, co-executive director of
TakeAction Minnesota.
“Places where they should not only be safe, but
be cared for and nurtured to learn and grow, are
being made unsafe. This week, we have witnessed
state violence escalating. It is not abstract. It is not
theoretical. It is deadly, and it is everywhere on our
streets,” said Otero.
Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was killed
Jan. 7 during what community leaders have described
as an attempted ICE operation near the intersection
of East 34th Street and Portland Avenue. Authorities
have identified ICE agent Jonathan Ross as the
shooter. Good was shot multiple times while inside
her vehicle, according to witnesses.
The Department of Homeland Security quickly
defended Ross, calling the shooting an act of selfdefense
despite the existence of video footage that
community members and advocates say contradicts
that claim. The killing has drawn national attention
and sparked outrage among local and state officials,
some of whom have called for Ross to be prosecuted
and for ICE to withdraw from Minneapolis.
“The presence of federal immigration enforcement
agents is causing chaos in our city,” Mayor Jacob Frey
said during a press conference following the shooting.
“We are demanding ICE leave the city and state
immediately. We stand rock solid with our immigrant
and refugee communities.”
Just hours after Good’s death, ICE agents
were reported at Roosevelt High School in South
Minneapolis. Video circulating online shows officers
tackling individuals on school grounds during
dismissal and using what appeared to be pepper spray
as students and teachers attempted to leave. DHS
has denied using chemical irritants, characterizing
the actions as crowd-control measures.
At least one Roosevelt staff member was detained
during the incident. “We seen them tackling teachers
on the floor,” said Roosevelt high school student
Naima Abdullahi. “I ran because I was scared for my
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Ain’t That A VHIT
Discipline:
The Path Between
Intentionality and
Achievement
By Von C. Howard
During a recent meeting,
someone said
something that landed deeply
with me:“Intentionality
means nothing without the
discipline to back it up.”
In a room full of leaders
navigating today’s pressures,
economic uncertainty, rising
costs, community challenges,
and the constant noise of the
world, you could feel the truth
of that statement settle over us
like a quiet revelation.
We are living in a time where life is moving faster than
ever. Prices are rising, tensions are high, distractions are
everywhere, and many of us are simply trying to maintain
balance in the chaos. We set goals, make promises to ourselves,
and speak about “next steps” and “new seasons.” However,
intention alone won’t carry us through these complex times.
Discipline will.
This isn’t a new lesson, our history taught it to us long
before today’s challenges showed up. Our parents and
grandparents survived discrimination, limited opportunities,
and economic hardship with a level of discipline that held
families and communities together. They didn’t have wellness
apps or productivity planners; they had early mornings,
determination, structure, and faith. Their discipline became
the foundation for the progress we stand on today.
Now, in a modern world full of conveniences and distractions,
discipline is both harder and more necessary than ever.
We intend to protect our mental health, but discipline
reminds us to unplug, rest, and set boundaries.
We intend to be financially wiser, but discipline helps us
budget despite inflation.
We intend to build stronger families, but
discipline strengthens our patience and presence.
We intend to advance our careers or businesses, but
discipline keeps us learning, planning, and showing up.
We intend to stay grounded spiritually, but discipline draws
us back to prayer, meditation, and reflection.
Discipline is not punishment. It is direction. It is the steady
hand guiding us through a world that often feels unpredictable.
It’s the anchor that keeps us from drifting when life gets loud.
And in today’s times, where burnout is common, attention is
scattered, and uncertainty is constant, discipline becomes a
form of self-preservation and empowerment.
What our ancestors used to survive, we must now use to
thrive.
Their discipline turned obstacles into opportunities.
Ours can turn challenges into change.
As we face rising pressures and shifting realities, may we
respond not with fear, but with structure. Not with overwhelm,
but with intentional effort. Not with wishful thinking, but
with the daily discipline that transforms intentions into
achievements.
Because that meeting quote was right:
Intentionality without discipline is just hope. But
intentionality paired with discipline is transformation.
In this season, let us honor our intentions by building the
disciplined habits that carry us forward, one choice, one
day, one step at a time. Your future, your family, and your
community will feel the impact.
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Broward Schools defend financial management amid state criticism
By Joanne Clark
(Source: CNW)
Broward County school officials
are pushing back against criticism
from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who
suggested the state consider taking
control of the district due to what he
called years of budget mismanagement
and favoritism toward entrenched
interests.
The comments come as the district
continues to navigate a series of
financial scandals, including abruptly
withdrawing from a nearly $3 million
office-space lease that led to a lawsuit,
misallocating teacher referendum
funds, and a “botched multimilliondollar
procurement process” designed
to select a contractor for overseeing
construction projects.
In a letter to state Chief Financial
Officer Blaise Ingoglia, Superintendent
Howard Hepburn outlined recent
measures taken to improve the district’s
financial situation, including leaving
non-critical positions vacant and
reviewing internal processes. “Over the
past year, our school board and I have
taken decisive and responsible actions to
strengthen financial controls, improve
accountability and generate meaningful
cost savings,” Hepburn wrote. He added
that the district is working to identify
and correct past structural inefficiencies
that contributed to long-term financial
challenges.
School board member Adam
Dr. Howard Hepburn, Superintendent of Broward County Schools
Cervera, who was appointed to the board
by DeSantis, last week called for a fullscale
review of the district’s finances by
the state, including the Department of
Government Efficiency (DOGE). “This
crisis is not the result of bad luck. This
is the result of years of mismanagement,
wasteful spending, and a complete lack of
proper oversight, and it has only gotten
worse in just the past few months,”
Cervera said. “We’ve seen scandal
after scandal. We need transparency,
accountability, and the confidence that
this mismanagement will not be ignored
or swept under the rug.”
DID YOU
KNOW?
DeSantis previously criticized the
district for being run to benefit “the
entrenched interests, particularly the
school unions, rather than the parents
and the students,” suggesting that state
intervention may be necessary to correct
the mismanagement.
Hepburn welcomed the state’s
involvement, describing the government
as a “valued partner” in efforts to
streamline operations, identify
efficiencies, and ensure long-term
financial stability for students, families,
and taxpayers.
From Civil Rights to ICE Raids, Trump’s Unchecked Power Puts Every Community at Risk from FP
enforcement if needed, though Guard members were not deployed
to city streets at the time of the demonstrations.
Clashing Demonstrations Downtown
A large group of community members opposed to Immigration and
Customs Enforcement gathered near federal buildings and City
Hall, confronting a much smaller group that had organized a pro-
ICE demonstration. The opposing rally promoted anti-immigrant
and anti-Muslim rhetoric and was organized by Jake Lang, an outof-state
figure with a history tied to the January 6 Capitol attack.
The confrontation escalated
overwhelmed the pro-ICE
as counter demonstrators
group, forcing them to leave
the area. Objects including
snowballs and water balloons
were thrown before heavily
equipped Minneapolis police
officers arrived, supported by
an armored vehicle. Officers
worked to separate groups
and stabilize the scene.
Lang appeared injured
while leaving the area,
showing visible marks on
his head. Minneapolis police
later stated they were aware
of reports circulating online about possible assaults, though
no official reports had been filed and no arrests had been
made as of the latest update.
Broader Context of Federal Enforcement
The demonstrations unfolded against the backdrop
of a dramatic federal surge in immigration enforcement.
More than 2,000 federal officers were brought into the
Twin Cities region as part of the Trump administration’s
renewed crackdown, prompting fear and disruption across
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This Week in Health: Glaucoma Awareness
January is glaucoma awareness month.
In this issue we provide an overview of this
common eye disease.
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that
damage the optic nerve. It is one of the
leading causes of irreversible blindness
worldwide, especially in adults over 60. Many
people don’t notice any symptoms until
significant vision loss has already occurred.
What Causes Glaucoma?
Most forms of glaucoma are linked to
increased pressure inside the eye, known as
intraocular pressure. This happens when the
eye’s natural fluid doesn’t drain properly,
causing pressure to build and gradually injure
the optic nerve. However, glaucoma can also
occur even when eye pressure is normal,
especially in people whose optic nerves are
more sensitive or have reduced blood flow.
Who Is at Risk?
Anyone can develop glaucoma, but risk is
higher for people who:
Westside Health Brief
Marsha Mullings, MPH
January 19, 2026
• Are over 55
• Have a family history of glaucoma
• Are African American, Hispanic/Latino,
or Asian
• Have diabetes, high blood pressure,
migraines, or poor circulation
• Have very nearsighted or farsighted
vision
• Use long-term steroid medications
• Have had eye injuries or certain eye
surgeries
Early Detection Matters
Glaucoma damage cannot be reversed, but
early treatment can slow or prevent further
vision loss. Regular comprehensive eye
exams are essential. These exams check eye
pressure, evaluate the optic nerve, and test
peripheral vision.
Treatment Options
There is no cure, but glaucoma can be
managed effectively through:
• Prescription eye drops to lower eye
pressure
• Laser treatments to improve fluid
drainage
• Surgery when other treatments aren’t
enough
Consistent follow-up care is key to protecting
long-term vision.
Source: National Eye Institute;
www.nei.nih.gov
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CBD May Help Rein in
Seasonal Mood Swings
Editor’s note: This commentary is provided by the Medical
Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) of
Florida A&M University
“The fall blues,” is how Tamika Jeanty describes the
seasonal mood swings she experienced in her late 20s. Every
October, she felt withdrawn, anxious, and lethargic, coping
in silence until she spoke with her sister, Dr. Naomi Jeanty-
Higgins.
Dr. Jeanty-Higgins, a psychiatrist in Pembroke Pines,
identified the cause as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD),
a depression linked to reduced daylight that often peaks
during the holidays, bringing stress and anxiety that can
overshadow festive moments.
“I always kind of got myself ready when it was in October,”
recalls Tamika. Seeking relief, she tried recreational
cannabis, which is legal in her state of California, but its
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) component worsened her
symptoms.
Her sister suggested cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive
cannabis compound often used for anxiety, sleep, and
pain. While SAD is not a qualifying condition for medical
marijuana in Florida, many patients find CBD helpful. For
more information on qualifying conditions visit MMERI’s
website: https://mmeri.famu.edu/educate.
Dr. Jeanty-Higgins cautions against using recreational
marijuana for coping, warning of dependency and unknown
product quality.
Tamika began using CBD oil in tea or water and noticed a
significant improvement.
Reflecting on her experience, Tamika emphasizes facing
emotional struggles directly: “My therapist told me,
‘Sometimes in our head, we think this monster is like Godzilla
size and we’re so scared of it. Then we open the closet and
it’s just like a little tiny lizard. I promise you, face the monster…
And just know that you’re going to get through this, because
I did. It’s going to be OK.”
Visitbit.lyMMERIDecember2025 to watch MMERI’s
Conversation on Cannabis Virtual Forum featuring Dr. Naomi
Jeanty-Higgins and Tamika Jeanty discussing “Managing
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INTERNATIONAL MEGALOMANIA
PERILS
“A nation led by an unrestrained megalomaniac
faces a perilous fate.” John Johnson II 01/21/26
By John Johnson II
International megalomania is a
dangerous syndrome—an obsessive
drive for dominance on the world
stage fused with a false belief in
personal invincibility. History
provides unmistakable examples of
megalomaniac figures such as Joseph
Stalin, Muossilini, and Adolf Hitler.
Each pursued imperial greatness at
immense cost while sacrificing human
life in service of grand ambition. Rather
than strengthening society, their
pursuits hollowed it from within.
International megalomaniacs are rarely sustained by force
alone. They always are charismatic adept at manipulating
perception, weaponizing misinformation, and bending truth
into spectacle. Through carefully crafted narratives, they
convince ordinary people that their ambitions will provide
security, prosperity, and restore national pride. In return,
citizens under pressure surrendered their freedoms and moral
judgment. Dissent becomes treason. Does this sound familiar?
Modern geopolitics offers contemporary manifestations of this
pathology. Vladimir Putin’s war against the sovereign nation
of Ukraine illustrates how power-thirst metastasizes into
prolonged catastrophe. The loss of thousands of soldiers and
civilians and the disruption of global stability have not curbed
the ambition, which continues unchecked by humanitarian
concerns or international standards.
This history forces a sobering inward reflection. Americans
must ask whether similar warning signs have emerged closer
to home. Scrutiny of President Donald Trump raises legitimate
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King’s Dream Was Never Finished
By George Cassidy Payne
On a cold January
morning, a small group of
visitors walks through a
National Park, expecting to
honor Martin Luther King
Jr.’s legacy. The gates are
open, but the celebration
is absent—no banners, no
programs, no recognition.
Juneteenth, too, has vanished
from the federal calendar.
Last year, the Pentagon
paused Black History Month.
Deeply Rooted
And President Donald Trump
became the first president
since Ronald Reagan not to
issue an official proclamation
honoring King’s birthday.
Recognition alone is fragile.
Justice, as King knew, is
never automatic, it is made,
defended, and demanded.
King’s dream was never
meant to become a relic. It
was a summons—urgent
then, unfinished now. While
he confronted segregation
and economic exploitation,
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The Dream Cannot be Realized
Without Financial Freedom
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Dr. King spent the final
chapter of his life pushing the country to face
economic injustice. The day before he was
tragically assassinated, Dr. King stood with
sanitation workers in Memphis to call for
economic equality. He helped launch the Poor
People’s Campaign because he knew freedom
hollowed out by poverty is not freedom at all. Dr.
King kept pushing America to match its promises
with practical pathways.
Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA.Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA.
By Ben Crump
We honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. each January with
speeches, service projects, and by reciting powerful quotes we
know by heart.
But too many Black families will spend much of MLK Day
the same way they spend most Mondays.
With the gas tank hovering near empty, hoping the car can
go until the next paycheck arrives. With a prescription waiting
at the pharmacy counter because they cannot afford the cost.
With a paycheck that has to stretch further than what
seems possible.
Dr. King understood that true dignity means being able to
afford and build a good life. In one of his clearest reminders, he
asked what it means to “eat at an integrated lunch counter” if
you cannot “buy a hamburger and a cup of coffee.”
That question still carries weight for many. Personal
freedom will not be achieved without financial freedom.
Dr. King spent the final chapter of his life pushing the
country to face economic injustice. The day before he was
tragically assassinated, Dr. King stood with sanitation workers
in Memphis to call for economic equality. He helped launch the
Poor People’s Campaign because he knew freedom hollowed
out by poverty is not freedom at all. Dr. King kept pushing
America to match its promises with practical pathways.
That is the part of his legacy we should sit with this MLK
Day.
This work has never been more important or needed. The
cost of groceries, rent, and childcare have become an increased
burden. And many families go from stable to scrambling with
just one unexpected expense.
These realities are on display in a recent national survey
commissioned by DreamFi, echoing what so many families
already feel so deeply. More than one in four respondents told
us they used check-cashing services in the past year. This
finding makes it clear that too many households still need
simpler and more accessible options for moving money.
The survey also shows how unexpected expenses impact
families. Only 41% of Black respondents said they could cover
a $1,000 emergency, compared with 56% of white respondents.
When a tire blows out, when a child gets sick, when hours get
cut, the question is not theoretical. The question is immediate
and the impact is real.
We must shine a light on this struggle and work to equip
families with tools to build better futures. We must recognize
Dr. King’s wisdom and acknowledge that financial stability is a
civil rights issue, because financial instability limits the ability
to have choices.
The survey also found hope that can guide how we move
forward.
Black families are not turning away from the idea of building
stability. In fact, they are reaching for it. In the survey, 79% of
Black respondents said they sought out financial education in
the past six months. Ours is a community hungry for tools and
a fair shot at creating a better tomorrow.
So, what does it mean to honor Dr. King right now?
It means we get practical.
It means we expand access to clear, trustworthy financial
education that respects people’s time and speaks to real
solutions. It means we support savings pathways that help
families prepare for emergencies before emergencies arrive. It
means we encourage options that make routine transactions
easier and less costly, so a family is not paying extra simply to
manage their own money.
Most of all, it means we stop treating financial instability as
normal. Because normal is not the same as acceptable.
Dr. King asked America to make its promises real. The best
way to honor him now is to provide opportunities for everyone
to achieve Dr. King’s dream.
Ben Crump is a nationally renowned civil rights attorney
and founder of Ben Crump Law. Known as “Black America’s
attorney general,” he has represented families in some of
the most high-profile civil rights cases of our time, including
those of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tyre Nichols, and
Ahmaud Arbery. He is also co-founder of DreamFi, a financial
empowerment platform focused on helping everyday people
build stability through practical resources.
his vision was never confined
to one era, one struggle, or
one identity. It was a call for
freedom wherever human
beings are denied the full
measure of their humanity.
Honoring that legacy
requires more than
celebration. Racial justice
is central, yes, but the
arc of justice must bend
toward gender equity,
LGBTQ+ rights, disability
justice, economic fairness,
environmental survival,
and global peace.
These struggles
are not extras; they
are continuation.
King’s vision was
transformative, but
never exhaustive.
Campaigns to recognize
King began immediately
after his assassination in
Memphis in 1968. Fifteen
years of organizing and
public pressure culminated
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The Second
American Declaration
By Mel Gurtov
WHEN in the
Course of human
events, it becomes
necessary
to decide that a
government that
purports to represent
the union
of states has failed to do so;
that the unalienable rights
of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit
of Happiness have been
trampled upon by that government;
and that the rule
of law and the Constitution
have been systematically violated,
then whenever any
Form of Government becomes
destructive of these ends, it is
the Right of the People to alter
or to abolish it.
Thus, we the people have determined
that the present
government under President
Donald J. Trump is bent on
the destruction of democratic
authority and its replacement
by an authoritarian regime
that does not respect the
Constitution, the rule of law,
or the fundamental human
rights of American citizens
and other lawful residents of
these United States.
We, therefore, declare that
the present government is illegitimate:
Its President has
violated his oath of office to
“protect and defend the Constitution,”
instead claiming
absolute power; he has unlawfully
and dishonorably
ordered the prosecution of
critics, abusing the independent
role of the department
of justice; he has appointed
people to high government positions
based entirely on loyalty
to him and with limited
or no competence for the office
to which they have been appointed;
he has undermined
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The Gantt Report
Why We Can’t
Relate and
Progress
By Lucius Gantt
I know
there are
a lot of
things
going on
in the
world, but
nothing in
the news
should be a
mystery.
What is our role in the lies, the
manipulation, and the lack of
progress we are experiencing?
In my mind, our main
problem is us! Our families
are under attack in various
ways!
The days of long-lasting
family love where men and
women work together to
build things together, where
respect, peace, and love grows,
where both, or all, family
members feel safe, protected,
and appreciated, and family
members fight for progress,
not for positions.
Can we at least talk to each
other respectfully? Some
women claim, “If a man loves
me, he will do what.
I tell him and give me all
the money I ask for.”
Well, men sometimes
respond saying, “Black
women have been encouraged
to adopt an ‘internet/
Housewives mentality”. Some
ladies feel, a good man is a
man who can be pimped. Only
men and women that I know
who have sex for money are
“tricks”!
If he doesn’t buy
me what I want, “He’s
broke!”. Girlfriend, he’s not
broke, he just won’t spend
money on a woman who sleeps
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The Best
Macaroni and
Cheese
(L) Jacqueline Williams -- RDHL Expo 2026 Mac and
Cheese (1st Place Winner) (r) Cheryl Smith.
(Photos Credit: Sylvia Powers)
(L) Cheryl Smith (r) Jacqueline Williams and Team --
RDHL Expo 2026 Mac and Cheese (2 nd Place Winner)
By Eva D. Coleman
Lifestyle & Culture Editor
Chef Fee and Team
The Realizing the Dream Health Living Expo Cook-off is one
of the most popular features at the Expo. Last year, it was
the battle of the collard greens and cornbread. This year, we
found the BEST Macaroni and Cheese. The winners were: 1 st
Place, Jaqueline Williams with Old School Mac & Cheese; 2 nd
Place Cheron Sneed with Mac and Cheese and 3 rd Place Felicia
Guimont with Loaded Mac Attack.
The Realizing the Dream Healthy Living Expo Macaroni &
Cheese Cook-off has awarded its winner Jacquline Williams
delivered the first-place version of one of Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr.’s favorite dishes, as determined by celebrity judges,
on January 19, 2026, during the event held at the South Dallas
Cultural Center in Dallas, Texas.
Williams’ “Old School Mac and Cheese” got top score for judges
Jazzi Black of 97.9 The Beat, Scoop Jefferson of WEAA-TV,
former Ms. Texas Belinda Ramsey Cavett and Food Network
star Brent Reaves of Smokey John’s, Inc.
The second-place winner was Cheron Sneed’s Mac and
Cheese” and third place went to Felicia “Chef Fee” Guimont’s
“Smoky Mac.
Additional participation in the cook-off was VirLinda Stanton
and Alethea West.
Healthy Living Expo Cook-off co-chairs Eva D. Coleman and
Marva Sneed announced that next year’s Dr. King favorite for
competition will be pecan pie.
Congratulations to all and kudos to the judges for completing
a tasty task in search of the best! See you in 2027.
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Coalition calls for halt to wage
garnishment on defaulted student loans
Default rate five times higher than whites
adds to Black grads’ economic distress
By Charlene Crowell
On behalf of the nearly 9 million people who are now in
default on their student loans, a coalition of advocates from
consumer, civil rights, and education organizations are
appealing to the federal Education Department to halt its
plans to begin garnishing borrower wages this month. Default
status connotes borrowers are 270 days or more behind on their
payments.
Citing new research from Protect Borrowers, formerly the
Student Borrower Protection Center, the coalition advised
Education Secretary Linda McMahon in a January 7 letter
that a new student loan default occurred every nine seconds
in 2025. That escalating rate is unprecedented, and is nearly
three times worse than in 2019the year prior to the COVID-19
pandemic.
Further, according to the advocates, the Trump
administration’s student loan policies are disproportionately
harming Black and older borrowers. Signing the joint letter
of appeal were: Protect Borrowers, American Federation of
Teachers, the Debt Collective, NAACP, National Education
Association, the Student Debt Crisis Center, and Young
Invincibles.
“Research shows that involuntary collections only exacerbate
the economic challenges faced by defaulted borrowers, who are
disproportionately seniors and Black borrowers,” wrote the
coalition. “In fact, of the borrowers already in default, roughly
a third of them are older borrowers. Black graduates are
additionally five times more likely to default than their white
peers.”
Additionally, and according to Protect Borrowers, nearly
two-thirds of the borrowers who defaulted during the Trump
Administration—more than 2.6 million people—live in states
that President Trump won in the 2024 election. Among the
states most severely affected were Florida, Georgia, Ohio, and
Texas, each of which saw 100,000 or more borrowers default
last year.
“The decision to resume wage garnishment against millions
of borrowers amidst a growing affordability crisis crushing
working families is calloused and unnecessary,” continued the
coalition. “The decision also comes at a time when struggling
borrowers have been forced to wait amidst a nearly 1 million
application backlog to enroll in an Income-Driven Repayment
(IDR) plan, and as mass layoffs at the Department have made
it even harder for borrowers to get help with their student
loans or if they are experiencing issues with their student loan
servicer.”
For Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP,
the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, the Trump
administration policies are about financial rights.
“By garnishing wages for defaulted student loan borrowers,
the Trump Administration will only deepen financial hardship
for working families and disproportionately harm Black
borrowers,” said Johnson. “Millions are already struggling with
rising costs and economic uncertainty, and stripping wages will
only push families further into financial crisis.”
Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of
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First Baptist Church Piney Grove, Inc.
4699 West Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313
(954) 735-1500 - Fax (954) 735-1999
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Church Website: www.fbcpineygrove.org
Dr. Ezra Tillman, Jr. Senior Pastor
WORSHIP SERVICES
Sunday ..... 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM In Person Virtual
Sunday School.......9:30 AM In Person
Bible Study on Wednesday.......11:30 AM & 7:00 PM In Person & Virtual
"Winning the World for Jesus"
Harris Chapel Church, Inc.
Rev. Stanley Melek, M.Div
e-mail: harrischapelinc@gmail.com
2351 N.W. 26th Street
Oakland Park, Florida 33311
Church Telephone: (954) 731-0520
SERVICES
Sunday Worship........................10:30 AM
Church School................................................9:00 AM
Wednesday (Bible Study).........11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Living Waters Christian Fellowship
Meeting at Central Charter School Building #5
4515 N. St. Rd. 7 (US 441)
(954) 295-6894
SUNDAY SERVICE: 10 AM
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Rev. Anthony & Virgina Burrell
Jesus said, ‘‘let anyone who is thristy come to Me and drink.” (John 7:37)
Mount Hermon A.M.E. Church
Reverend Henry E. Green, III, Pastor
401 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Phone: (954) 463-6309 Fax: (954) 522-4113
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Church School.............................9:30 AM
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Bible Study Wednesday ...............7:00 PM via Zoom
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Daily Prayer Line.............................6:00 AM
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New Mount Olive Baptist Church
Dr. Marcus D. Davidson, Senior Pastor
400 N.W. 9th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Office (954) 463-5126 - Fax: (954) 525-9454
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday- Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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As we F.L.O.W. To Greatness!
Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Danny L. McKenzie, Sr., Senior Pastor
2251 N.W. 22nd St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
P.O. Box 122256, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Church: (954) 733-3285 - Office: (954) 733-3606
Email: mountnebobaptist@bellsouth.net
Website: www.mountnebaptist.org
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Sunday School ..........................8:30 A.M.
Sunday Worship ....................10:00 A.M.
Tuesday Night Bible Study..............7:00 P.M.
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Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Dr. James B. Darling, Jr., Pastor/Teacher
1161 NW 29th Terrace; Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310
(954) 581-0455 - (FAX) 581-4350
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Sunday Worship...................................................10:15 A.M.
Communion Service (1st Sunday) .........................10:15 A.M.
2nd & 4th Tuesday Night Prayer Workshop/Bible Study................7:00 P.M
Wednesday Night Prayer Service.......................6:30 P.M.
Wednesday Night Church School ............7:00 P.M.
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New Birth Baptist Church
Catheral of Faith International
Bishop Victor T. Curry, M. Min., D. Div. Senior Pastor/Teacher
ORDER OF SERVICES
Sunday Worship.............................9:30 AM
Sunday School ..............................8:30 AM
Tuesday Bible Study...................7:00 PM
Wednsday Bible Study..................10:30 AM
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St. Ruth Missionsary Baptist Church
145 NW 5th Avenue
Dania Beach, FL 33004
(954) 922-2529
WORSHIP SERVICES
Wednesday (NOON DAY PRAYER.......................12- 1 PM
Sunday Worship Service ...................................10:00 AM
Website: www.struthmbc.org
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Victory Baptist Church Independent
Pastor Keith Cunningham
2241 Davie Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Church: (954) 284-9413
Sunday School .................................................9:45 AM
Worship Service Sunday Morning..................................11:00 AM
Sunday Evening Service.........................................6:00 PM
Bible Study...................................................7:30 PM
Wednesday Evening Bible Study & Prayer ........................7:00 PM
Saturday Morning Soul Winning/Visitation..............10:00 AM
Men’s Fellowship (Every 2nd & last Tuesdays)................6:00 PM
Ladies Fellowship (the last Saturday of each month)..........................5:00 PM
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Bible Trivia
‘Test Your Bible Knowledge'
1) King David was not allowed to build the temple. Why?
2) Who gave King David the written plans to build the
temple?
3) What was the weight (tons) of gold, silver and other
materials used in building the temple?
4) Where is it found in the Bible when Jesus called His
body a temple?
5) Complete the following verse: ‘What? Know ye not
that your body is…………………………….
6) Complete the following verse: ‘ And I saw no temple
therein……………..
7) Who eventually destroyed the ‘Great Temple’ of King
Solomon?
8) For 400 years Israel had only a tent, the tabernacle as
the house of God. Was God satisfied with a tent and tabernacle
as His house?
** Biblical note** During construction of Solomon’s temple
scripture says that the sound of any tools were absent
while it was in building (1Kings 6:7)
Answers – 1) 1 Chronicles 28:3; 2) 1 Chronicles 28:19; 3) 1
Chronicles 29:7-8 (GNB) 190 tons of gold, 380 tons of silver,
675 tons of bronze, 3750 tons of iron; 4) John 2:19-21; 5)
1Corinthians 6:19; 6) Revelation 21:22; 7) Nebuchadnezzar
– 2 Kings 25:1-9; 8) Yes – 2 Samuel 7:5-7;
A Forewarning
to Pastors:
When Church Constitutions
Are Ignored,
Courts Will Intervene
from Front Page
never presented to the church conference, another claimed
violation of the governing documents. These financial issues
are expected to be addressed at a final hearing, which has not
yet been set.
In granting relief, Judge Daniel A. Casey emphasized a
foundational principle of Baptist governance: First Baptist
Church Piney Grove is a congregationally governed church,
where authority rests with the majority of its members—not
with any individual pastor or group of officers. The court cited
Florida Supreme Court precedent recognizing Baptist churches
as among the oldest democratic institutions in the United
States.
The court further found that the plaintiffs demonstrated a
substantial likelihood of prevailing on the merits and a clear
legal right to injunctive relief, noting that they “have suffered,
and are likely to suffer, irreparable harm” as a result of the
actions taken by the pastor and deacons.
Attorney Johnny L. McCray, Jr., counsel for the plaintiffs,
stated that litigation was not the congregation’s first choice.
Many of his clients are long-standing members who attempted
repeatedly to resolve the matter internally. “My clients made
good-faith efforts to address these issues within the church,
but those efforts were futile,” McCray said. “This case is
about protecting congregational rights, transparency, and
accountability in a historic institution.” He added that he
remains hopeful the matter can still be resolved.
The court has retained jurisdiction to enforce the injunction,
and the case remains pending in Broward County Circuit Court
The message to pastors and church leaders is unmistakable.
Pastors are shepherds not sole proprietors of the churches
they serve. Church constitutions and bylaws are not optional
guidelines; they are binding covenants designed to protect both
leadership and membership. When those governing documents
are ignored, civil courts will intervene not to decide doctrine,
but to uphold governance, financial accountability, and the
democratic rights of the congregation.
For churches across Broward County and beyond, this case
stands as a cautionary appeal: Honor the constitution, respect
the conference, and govern transparently—before the court is
forced to remind you.

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Claudette Colvin,
Civil Rights Hero Behind Bus
Desegregation, Dead At 86
By Jovonne Ledet
(Source: BIN)
Claudette Colvin, the civil
rights pioneer whose quiet act
of defiance helped dismantle
segregation on Montgomery
buses, has died, per theGrio.
She was 86.
On Tuesday (January 13),
the Claudette Colvin Legacy
Foundation confirmed that
the civil rights activist died
in Texas. Her cause of death
remains unclear.
Long before Rosa Parks
became the public face of the
Montgomery Bus Boycott,
Colvin was a 15-year-old
high school student who
refused to give up her seat
on a segregated city bus. On
March 2, 1955, a Montgomery
bus driver called the police
after claiming two Black girls
were seated too close to white
passengers, violating Jim
Crow laws. While another
girl moved to the back, Colvin
stayed put. She was forcibly
removed from the bus and
arrested.
“I recited Edgar Allan Poe,
Annabel Lee, the characters of
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream,
the Lord’s Prayer, and the
23rd Psalm,” Colvin later
recalled, saying she feared the
officers might sexually assault
her.
Colvin was ultimately
convicted of assaulting the
officers, though charges of
disturbing the peace and
violating segregation laws
were dropped. Despite her
courage, civil rights leaders
didn’t elevate her as the
movement’s symbol. Colvin
later said her age, class
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background, and darker
complexion worked against
her, and rumors about her
pregnancy, which occurred
after her arrest, further
sidelined her.
“They didn’t think
teenagers would be reliable,”
Colvin told NPR in 2009,
explaining why the movement
instead rallied around Parks,
then 42.
Still, Colvin’s impact
was profound. Colvin
became a key plaintiff in
Browder v. Gayle, the 1956
Supreme Court case that
declared bus segregation
unconstitutional and
brought the Montgomery
Bus Boycott to a historic
end.
In 2021, more than six
decades after her arrest,
Colvin’s juvenile record was
officially expunged.
“My reason for doing it
is I get a chance to tell my
grandchildren, my greatgrandchildren,
what life
was like living in segregated
America,” Colvin said at
the time. “The laws, the
hardship, the intimidation —
and the reason why that day
I took a stand.”
Corey Morman- Funeral
Service will be held January
24 th at House of God
Pentecostal Church.
Esau Lewis – 76 Funeral
Service was held January
17 th at James C. Boyd’s Memorial
Chapel with Pastor
Baron Mashack officiating.
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moral inheritance and not deniable.
You were born of people who resisted.
You come from people who organized.
You come from the loins of people who
refused to accept America’s lie as the
final word.
Yet today, too many young people
have been told the movement is over.
That the work is done. That marching
is outdated. That caring is optional.
Dr. King rejected that lie in “The
Other America.” He exposed a nation
where prosperity lived on one side of the
tracks and despair on the other. Where
opportunity was advertised in full color
but simultaneously delivered in Black
and White. Where freedom, like fresh air,
was promised but rationed and renamed
to some government assistance. That
America still exists—and young people
live in it every day through underfunded
schools, over-policed neighborhoods,
student debt, voter suppression, and a
shrinking middle class.
And then there are the three evils Dr.
King warned us about—racism, poverty,
and militarism—still marching together,
arm in arm. Racism dressed up as
“policy.” Poverty disguised as “personal
failure.” Militarism normalized while
schools crumble and healthcare remain
a privilege.
Young people: this is not accidental.
And it is not permanent—unless you
roll over, lay down to never get off your
knees and allow it to be.
Dr. King believed the greatest danger
was not hatred, but those who sat
silently by and watched it happen. Not
ignorance, but indifference. He knew
movements survive when young people
decide they will no longer be spectators
in shaping their own future.
The struggle needs the voices of the
young people.
The digital technology and organizing
skills that are required.
Your refusal to accept “that’s just the
way it is.” This is your midnight moment
right now.
The knock you hear is history asking
whether you will answer. Whether you will
carry the baton, not as a museum piece, but
as a living instrument of change. Whether
you will challenge systems, not just complain
about outcomes.
Dr. King did not promise comfort—he
promised purpose.
So, to the young people reading this:
Don’t wait to be invited. Don’t wait to be
perfect. Don’t wait for permission. Answer
the knock.
Because justice delayed is not just denied—
it is inherited by the next generation unless
you interrupt it.
And the struggle—whether you choose it
or not—has already chosen you.
Shantil N. Promise Perez
Funeral Service was held
January 17 th at Gospel
Arena of Faith.
Ethelle Young Willingham
Funeral Service will be held
January 24 th at Glorious
Word Church International.
Devon Hylton Thompson
– 71 Funeral Service was
held January 17 th at James
C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel
with Pastor Marvel Smith
officiating.
Roy Mizell & Kurtz
Funeral Home
Esther Adassa Donldson –
83 Funeral Service was held
January 17 th at Kingdom
Hall Of Jehovah Witnesses.

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A true Rattler great has passed. Here are the arrangements
for the great Curtis Miranda. One of Duval’s
finest. One of only three Rattlers in history to make
All-American three consecutive years.
By Nunnie Robinson, WG Sports Editor
In the wake of our hometown Miami
Dolphins’ latest episode of playoff futility,
a familiar transformation occurs.
Dolphins fans, deprived once again,
inevitably become neutral football
fans—simply searching for professional
football played at the highest level
by elite players on exceptional teams.
This postseason offered that opportunity
with teams such as the Philadelphia
Eagles, Houston Texans, Buffalo
Bills, and Chicago Bears.
Notably, three of those four teams
were led by Black quarterbacks, while
the fourth—Buffalo’s Josh Allen—plays like one: an athletically
gifted, multidimensional quarterback capable of beating
you with his arm, his legs, and his mind. Astonishingly,
all four teams were eliminated from the playoffs, a sequence
of events that culminated in the dismissal of Buffalo head
coach Sean McDermott after nine highly successful seasons.
From my personal perspective, it was a miserable, catastrophic
weekend of football.
A brief analysis begins in Houston. Texans quarterback
C.J. Stroud has regressed from his brilliant rookie campaign,
repeatedly attempting to create something out of nothing—
when nothing would have been the smarter choice. Houston’s
elimination now forces the franchise to reassess the
most important position in sports.
Chicago’s young, phenomenal quarterback appeared poised
to lead the Bears to NFC contention and possibly a Super
Bowl run—until greed overtook judgment. An overtime interception
on a deep pass intended for D J Moore abruptly
reversed Chicago’s momentum, allowing the Matthew Stafford–led
Rams to prevail on a 42-yard field goal.
Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles seemed to forget
to bring their offense, assuming last season’s Super Bowl
success would be enough to overcome an undermanned San
Francisco 49ers team. It wasn’t.
My football purgatory might have been eased had the underdog
Miami Hurricanes managed to upset No. 1 Indiana.
Instead, Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck fell victim to
the same fatal flaw: greed. With no timeouts but ample clock
remaining, he forced a long throw to a lone receiver blanketed
by both a safety and a cornerback. One immutable rule
of quarterbacking applies—when you release the ball, you
must be certain only your receiver can catch it.
The Canes fell to a true team of destiny: the Indiana Hoosiers—16–0
national champions, led by Heisman Trophy
winner Fernando Mendoza and the presumptive No. 1 pick
in April’s NFL Draft. Credit is due to Indiana head coach
Curt Cignetti, who made a pivotal decision late in the game.
Eschewing a field goal, he opted for a fourth-down quarterback
draw. Mendoza’s sensational run applied enormous
pressure on Miami, which suddenly needed two scores to
win. The rest, as they say, is history.
And once again, I’m left wondering—how is it that the
New England Patriots continue to leapfrog the seemingly
stagnant Miami Dolphins? No answer required. That was
rhetorical frustration.
As for what lies ahead, this may shape up to be the most
anticlimactic Super Bowl in
recent memory. With Denver
losing its quarterback
to a serious leg injury—and
with Sean Payton not exactly
among my favorite coaches—I
expect New England to
win the AFC. In the NFC, I
like Seattle over the Rams.
My Super Bowl prediction:
Seattle 31, New England 17.
The 2026 Black College
Football Hall of Fame class
has been announced:
• Jimmy Smith — Jackson
State
• Eddie Robinson Jr. — Alabama
State
• Nick Collins —
Bethune-Cookman
• Tyrone Poole — Fort Valley
State
• Coach Rudy Hubbard —
Florida A&M
• Steve Wyche — Howard
From HBCU campuses to
championship stages, this
distinguished class represents
excellence earned—
Super Bowl champions,
national title winners, trailblazers,
storytellers, and
leaders. Every journey is
different. Every legacy undeniable.
Atlanta, Georgia
June 6, 2026
17th Annual Black College
Football Hall of Fame Induction
Ceremony
Presented by the Atlanta
Falcons.
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helm.
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Four Stolen Futures: Will H-E-B Do The Right Thing?
BLACKPRESSUSA – An 18-wheeler carrying H-E-B merchandise struck a disabled
car on US 87 near Dalhart, resulting in the deaths of four young Texas women.
Dashcam footage shows their hazard lights flashing before impact. As H-E-B
points to subsidiary distance, families wait for accountability.
Decades En Rouge: “THE GALA” Celebrates
70 Years of Service and Raises Over $38,000
for Scholarships and Program Initiatives
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By Totally Randie
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Eighty thousand pounds
of steel doesn’t just collide—it
obliterates. While corporate
lawyers hide behind the
sterile jargon of liability and
subsidiaries, four Houston
families are left haunted by
viral footage of a tragedy that
should never have happened.
On November 5, 2025, a
stretch of US 87 became
a crime scene of corporate
negligence, claiming four
vibrant Texan futures in a
heartbeat.
The dashcam footage is
a nightmare in real-time. A
Black Nissan Altima, hazards
blinking in a desperate plea
for space, crawls along the
right lane near Dalhart. The
four young women inside did
exactly what we are taught
to do during an emergency:
slowed down and put on
hazards. They were then met
by an 18-wheeler hauling
H-E-B merchandise. The
truck plowed into them at full
speed—no brakes, no swerve,
no mercy.
The lives of Breanna
Brantley, Taylor White,
Myunique Johnson, and
Lakeisha Brown were not
just lost; they were stolen. To
understand the gravity of this
loss, you have to realize these
women were just starting
their lives.
In Texas, political math
often attempts to cap the
value of a human life, but the
$250,000 ceiling suggested
by current tort reform is
an insult to these families.
Breanna, Taylor, Myunique,
and Lakeisha were more
than just Black women; they
were daughters, sisters,
and athletes whose lives
were abruptly taken away.
They deserved milestones—
graduations, weddings, and
the simple right to grow
old—not to be reduced to an
apology for a “tragic loss.”
While the dashcam footage
suggests an open-and-shut
case, Attorney Rodney Jones
of Rodney Jones Law Group
P.C. revealed in our exclusive
interview that reality is far
more tangled. The road to
justice could be a long, drawnout
process depending on how
HEB decides to handle the
case.
“This is a senseless
accident that could have easily
been prevented,” Jones says.
“They had the right to possess
that lane, and that truck
driver had the responsibility
to pay attention”. H-E-B is
a Texas institution, but its
response has triggered deep
public outcry. While issuing
an apology, the company
quickly distanced itself,
claiming the carrier wasn’t a
“direct” H-E-B truck—despite
hauling H-E-B products and
being operated by Parkway, a
known H-E-B subsidiary.
The driver, Guadalupe
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — The
Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with
the Delta Education and Life Development
Foundation, Inc., commemorated a historic
milestone with Decades En Rouge: “THE
GALA”, a spectacular 70th Anniversary
Celebration that united legacy, leadership,
and community partners for an unforgettable
evening of purpose and pride.
Held in the spirit of sisterhood and service,
the elegant affair welcomed more than 350
guests and successfully raised over $38,000.
Proceeds from the event will directly support
scholarships and the Sorority’s programmatic
initiatives that advance education, advocacy,
and economic empowerment throughout the
community.
The celebration honored seven decades of
steadfast public service while spotlighting the
chapter’s enduring commitment to uplifting
future generations. Guests experienced
an evening of reflection, celebration, and
inspiration, highlighted by tributes to past
leaders and a collective call to invest in the
next generation.
“This extraordinary celebration was not
just about honoring our past, but about
recommitting ourselves to the work ahead,”
said Damita Salters, President of the
Broward County Alumnae Chapter. Roslyn
Woods, Chairperson of the Delta Education
and Life Development Foundation, Inc., echoed
heartfelt gratitude to sponsors and community
partners for their past, present, and continued
support that strengthens and sustains the
programs held dear to the organization.
Decades En Rouge: “THE GALA” served as a
powerful reminder of what is possible when
legacy, leadership, and community come
together with intention.
Founded on Christian principles, and
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