Carma Henry, Author at The Westside Gazette

Pompano Beach CRA Announces Grand Opening of Lucre

November 7, 2019 Carma Henry 0

The Pompano Beach CRA today announced the ribbon cutting ceremony for Lucre, an exciting “skate couture” boutique located on Atlantic Boulevard. This new lifestyle concept carries an arwray of international brands including Pas De Mer, Butter Goods, XLarge, OnlyNY and Quasi Skateboards. The Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is Wednesday, November 6 from 5 p.m. 7 p.m. The Grand Opening is Thursday, November 7 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are required at www.lucreindustries.com. […]

Black Teen Suicide Reaches Historic Highs

November 6, 2019 Carma Henry 0

Researchers in the NYU study noted that suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teens from all demographics. They found that only accidents kill more young people than suicide. […]

New Jersey Seminary to Pay $27 Million in Reparations for Ties to Slavery

November 6, 2019 Carma Henry 0

“The Seminary’s ties to slavery are a part of our story,” Barnes stated. “It is important to acknowledge that our founders were entangled with slavery and could not envision a fully integrated society. We did not want to shy away from the uncomfortable part of our history and the difficult conversations that revealing the truth would produce.” […]

EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Karen Bass Addresses Black Press Following House Vote on Impeachment Inquiry

November 6, 2019 Carma Henry 0

“People are very frustrated. People want this administration to go. And let me tell you something. I’m at the top of that list. But we have to do it in the right way. Because if we don’t do it in the right way, we will simply empower him and help him to be reelected. […]

‘Hidden Figure’ Katherine Johnson Turns 101

November 6, 2019 Carma Henry 0

The renowned mathematician was instrumental in Alan Shepherd’s 1961 journey to space. She also played a pivotal role in John Glenn becoming the first American to successfully orbit Earth one year after Shepherd’s flight. […]

Charles Brooks Inventor

November 6, 2019 Carma Henry 0

America’s Greatest: The Legacy Of Our Icons Born: 1865 • Died: ? Charles Brooks designed the street sweeper and patented it on March 17, 1896. Prior to his invention, streets were cleaned manually by workers […]

Illinois Prison Bans Black History Books

November 6, 2019 Carma Henry 0

According to published reports, three out of every four inmates in Illinois prisons are African American, causing some to conclude that banning the books was a means for prison officials to deprive Blacks of learning their history. […]

Black Press Joins Congressional Black Caucus in Denouncing New Cuba Travel Ban

November 6, 2019 Carma Henry 0

Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), the chair of the CBC, said suspending flights from the United States to all destinations outside of Havana is yet another cruel and counterproductive policy put forth by the Trump administration. […]

HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth)

November 6, 2019 Carma Henry 0

HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth), an award-winning non-profit organization that provides life skills, education and a supportive community for Broward County children in foster and relative/nonrelative care associated with the child dependency system, kicked off the holiday season with a “Christmas in the Sky” fundraiser at The Tower Club in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, October 24. […]

Broward Health Presents Donation to American Red Cross for Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts

November 6, 2019 Carma Henry 0

The Broward Health Foundation last night presented a check for more than $28,000 to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts. The donation is part of Broward Health’s continued commitment to support its neighbors in the Bahamas islands most-affected by the storm. […]