Carma Henry, Author at The Westside Gazette

These Educators are Boosting Engagement to Boost Achievement

August 16, 2023 Carma Henry 0

As schools look at student learning post-pandemic and communities react to standardized test scores, NEA members are leading the conversation about how to boost student learning. Teams of education stakeholders—including educators, district leaders, and a parent or community representative—gathered for three days, in Los Angeles, last winter to explore best practices to accelerate student learning and offset learning delays. […]

FPL’s House of Savings is Back with More Savings Strategies and $100,000 in Donations to Help Neighbors in Need

August 16, 2023 Carma Henry 0

As the summer heat reaches its peak, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) debuts a revamped version of its interactive, augmented reality (AR) tool, the House of Savings. New this year, each time a customer completes the House of Savings mobile experience, $2 will be donated on their behalf, up to a total of $100,000, toward FPL’s Care To Share. This program provides eligible customers who are in financial crisis with emergency bill payment assistance as well as help for those who need to make electrical repairs to their meter can or weather head. […]

Former GPD chief Tony Jones to Serve as Investigator for State Attorney’s Office

August 16, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Jones, 67, who has been working as a special adviser for the city of Gainesville’s juvenile and community programs for the past year, announced his retirement from the city last month effective Oct. 1. But with nearly five decades of experience, Jones hasn’t been one to sit idle as longstanding issues throughout the community need to be addressed. […]

My Child Is Trans—How Can I Support Them Without Messing Up?

August 16, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Parents keen to support their child’s transition may have to start by learning a whole new vocabulary, especially the difference between sex, gender, and sexuality. Further, they’ve got to define what support and care look like for their child at every life stage—from tots through teens. To complicate matters, parents often feel that they have to go through this journey discretely, for fear of outing their children. Thankfully, other parents can be a lifeline to share tips, avoid pitfalls, and recommend resources for the whole family. […]

Amber Corbett Becomes First Black Woman to Represent The US in Miss Intercontinental Pageant

August 16, 2023 Carma Henry 0

New York native, Amber Corbett, has officially made history. She will be the first Black woman to represent the United States in the annual Miss Intercontinental pageant since its 1971 inception. […]

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Navy Office of Community Outreach

August 16, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Navy Office of Community Outreach […]

Black and Hispanic Households Consistently Saw Lower Cash Balances and Relative Gains During Pandemic

August 16, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Black and Hispanics maintained cash buffers substantially below their white and Asian counterparts […]

Fearless Fund and Allies Stand Firm Against Legal Challenge

August 16, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The venture capital firm, dedicated to dismantling barriers faced by women of color in accessing funding, is facing legal action brought forth by the American Alliance for Equal Rights, a nonprofit helmed by anti-affirmative action activist Edward Blum. […]

Bethune-Cookman to play Southern in Jacksonville

August 16, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Bethune-Cookman announced this week that the Wildcats will play host to Southern at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. […]

Washington carries on HBCU tradition

August 16, 2023 Carma Henry 0

While the Washington Commanders overall roster is more than 60 percent Black, Danny Johnson, Trent Scott and rookie Joshua Pryor are the lone HBCU reps. […]