Carma Henry, Author at The Westside Gazette

Pastors Take The Mic From Governor DeSantis

September 21, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Florida’s progressive clergy took back the microphone from Governor Ron DeSantis, and hateful forces that attack Black, Brown, LGBTQ+ communities. Led by the Repairers of the Breach, the Florida Council of Churches, the League of Women’s Voters, the National Action Network, the Florida African Methodist Episcopal Churches, and others, marched on September 16 a short distance from Bethel Baptist Church to Jacksonville City Hall. It was a hot partly cloudy Saturday. A day earlier, these religious leaders delivered to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis a letter demanding he cease and desist from spewing racist rhetoric that creates an environment of racial hatred and violent attacks upon Black, Brown, and marginalized communities. […]

Bronny James And Shedeur Sanders At The Top Of The College NIL Valuation Rankings

September 21, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Bronny James and Shedeur Sanders are leading the rankings for name, image and likeness deals. A 2021 NCAA policy allowed student-athletes to sign brand deals and receive compensation. […]

Bensax Music Academy 2nd Year Student Recital

September 21, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Bensax Music Academy, the beacon of artistic excellence, founded by the dynamic duo Mr. Richardson Estimable (Bensax International) and Dr. Sheelah Franck Estimable, is here to elevate your musical aspirations to new heights. […]

Congressional Black Caucus Chair Steven Horsford Honored with 2023 NNPA Leadership Award

September 21, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The 2023 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Leadership Award recipient’s leadership and tireless efforts in a divided and near-broken Congress have served as a beacon of hope for countless individuals, particularly people of color. […]

Nunnie on the Sideline

September 21, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Nunnie on the Sideline […]

House GOP Tensions Escalate a Government Shutdown Looms: Minority Leader Jeffries Calls it a ‘Civil War’

September 21, 2023 Carma Henry 0

“Let’s be clear: House Republicans are in the middle of a civil war. The House Republican civil war is hurting hard-working American taxpayers and limiting our ability to solve problems on their behalf.” […]

Violence in Black America

September 21, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Dr. Valda Crowder, director of Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, witnesses the carnage up close on a regular basis. And it’s gotten so bad that while treating victims, she and other medical professionals must also protect themselves. […]

Black Press of America Salutes Black Leadership Excellence

September 21, 2023 Carma Henry 0

I am writing to extend my warmest congratulations to the distinguished awardees of the NNPA Leadership Awards. It is with great pleasure that I join you in celebrating the remarkable achievements of these outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the NNPA community. […]

State Takes Aim at New COVID Booster

September 21, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Continuing a long-running clash with federal health officials, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration on Wednesday recommended that people under age 65 not receive newly approved COVID-19 booster shots. […]

Heroic Knights of Integrity

September 21, 2023 Carma Henry 0

America’s democracy is now facing a mortal enemy from within. Regrettably, it’s Republican Congresspersons, who behave as anti-democratic domestic terrorists, and kowtow to former president Trump. This enemy is far more dangerous than even the past Confederacy. They can troll the halls of Congress and weaponize the House of Representative investigative powers. However, they’re no match for the Heroic Knights of Integrity. […]