Carma Henry, Author at The Westside Gazette

Why is Suicide a Growing Problem in the Black Community?

September 26, 2019 Carma Henry 0

A June 2019 study conducted by the Journal of Community Health revealed that suicide deaths among Black females aged 13 to 19 rose 182 percent between 2001 and 2017, while the rate among Black teen males rose 60 percent during that same period. From 2015 to 2017, 52 percent of Black teen males who died from suicide used firearms, a method with a fatality rate of nearly 90 percent. Another 34 percent used strangulation or suffocation, which has a fatality rate of about 60 percent. […]

Amber Guyger was on phone with partner before shooting neighbor, prosecutor reveals

September 26, 2019 Carma Henry 0

Texas prosecutors Monday made their case that former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger’s cellphone records, web searches and text messages on the night she fatally shot her neighbor should be admissible during her murder trial. […]

AKA Raises $1 Million for HBCUs in One Day, Announces Collaboration with the Black Press of America

September 26, 2019 Carma Henry 0

“I understand the impact personally that establishing an endowment has on a student’s enrollment and graduation prospects,” Dr. Glover said. “The actions of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will go a long way toward ensuring that HBCUs remain open and able to encourage the best Black students to choose them as a first option,” she said. […]

The Westside Gazette Newspaper is honored to feature these editorial contributions made by local students.

September 26, 2019 Carma Henry 0

The Westside Gazette Newspaper is honored to feature these editorial contributions made by local students. […]

Darius Daughtry

September 26, 2019 Carma Henry 0

“I believe in the power of storytelling. Whether it be through a poem, a song, a play or dance performance, it is essential that stories, our stories, continue to be told. People, young and old, need to see themselves and their experiences reflected, and that’s what I’m doing through my writing and with Art Prevails Project. […]

100 Golfers set to Tee-Off at Swingin’ with Style Golf Tournament and Youth Golf Clinic

September 26, 2019 Carma Henry 0

This Saturday, September 28, 2019, members of the Delta Education and Life Development Foundation, Inc. (DELDF), in partnership with the Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are set to host 100 Golfers, to play in their Golf Tournament and over 20 children are registered to participate in the Youth Golf Clinic. There is still an opportunity to join the fun as a player or sponsor. […]

CITY OF MIRAMAR HOSTS BIZ FIT TOUR AND WORKSHOPS 2019

September 26, 2019 Carma Henry 0

The City of Miramar’s Vice Mayor, Alexandra P. Davis, working with the City of Miramar’s Economic & Business Development team, Business Inclusion & Diversity (BID) programs and in partnership with the Miramar-Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to host the Biz Fit Tours and Workshops 2019 […]

Timeout for Being A Ballot Casting Sucker!

September 26, 2019 Carma Henry 0

Timeout for Being A Ballot Casting Sucker! […]

Film Gives Unflinching Look at Voter Suppression in U.S.

September 26, 2019 Carma Henry 0

The U.S. political system has been partial to right-wing politicians and causes because of their use of money and organization for voter suppression, particularly against people of color, according to the gripping film “Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook.” Two screenings of the film were held Friday morning at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest as a part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference. […]

Dear Mr. Henry

September 26, 2019 Carma Henry 0

While reading recent issue of the “Westside Gazette, Broward County’s oldest and largest African owned and operated Newspaper” memories of my ancestors “Deeply Rooted” heritage reawakened. […]