Carma Henry, Author at The Westside Gazette

Live and Local Concert Series Continues with Three Diverse Divas

February 8, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Pompano Beach Arts is excited to expand the South Florida musical landscape by providing a stage for the area’s best performers, in all genres, including rock & roll, hip-hop, gospel, reggae, blues, classic pop, jazz and more! The popular Live and Local Concert Series continues at The Ali Cultural Arts Center, on Friday, February17, 2023, with a themed concert featuring local gospel singer, Lady Delbert Mohorn and friends. Followed on March 17 with a performance by the swinging, red-hot Dr. Julie Silvera, and on April 21 with a funky soul concert by Leesa Richards, all events start at 7pm and are free to attend. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more info, www.pompanobeacharts.org […]

Black Content Creator, Hip Rock Star, Announces Exclusive, World Premier of Miami’s Richmond Heights: The Black Shangri-La – A 2-Part DocSeries

February 8, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Hip Rock Star Advertising, an award-winning, socially conscious media production, and 360 agencies, is excited to announce the exclusive premiere of the 2-part DocuSeries Miami’s Richmond Heights: The Black Shangri-La. The DocuSeries’ world premiere is Wednesday, February 15, 2023, and will debut on streaming platforms including Crackle, Plex, and LG. […]

Angela Davis “We Are Produced By History”

February 8, 2023 Carma Henry 0

In 1970, Angela Davis became the third woman ever at that time, (11 total) to be placed on the FBI’s “Most Wanted” list. She was wanted for her alleged involvement in kidnappings and murders. The origin was an armed seizure of the Marin County Courthouse in California. In history class you were taught that Ms. Davis was a radical Black Panther member. This description is too narrow a stroke to paint Ms. Davis’ full complex canvas. She was a brief advocate of the Communist party, and is still a member of the Rainbow movement. […]

Sistrunk Historical Organization

February 8, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Dr. Martin Luther King said, “We are not History Makers. We are made by History. The Sistrunk Historical Organization embodies the essence of this quote within a community of history-makers. Sistrunk Historical Organization is committed to preserving the rich history of the industrious African American pioneers of Broward County. Sistrunk Historical Organization’s board and supporters work diligently year-round to bring activities that provide cultural enrichment and community empowerment. The Sistrunk Parade and Festival is just one facet of the myriad programs they produce to help strengthen, inspire, and educate people of all ages, races, and backgrounds. […]

Oprah Winfrey Celebrates Black Excellence at the Inaugural HBCU Honors™ Awards Show

February 8, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Taped live from Miami’s Black Archives-Historic Lyric Theater, the inaugural HBCU Honors™ lauds eight extraordinary alumni from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) whose ground-breaking achievements have helped change the world. The televised event’s world-premiere is Wednesday, February 15, 2023, on streaming platforms including Crackle, Plex, and LG. […]

MSNBC President Rashida Jones Scheduled to Headline Hampton University Journalism School’s 20th Anniversary Celebration

February 8, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The Scripps Howard School of Journalism & Communications at Hampton University (SHSJU) will host its 20th anniversary celebration on February 10. […]

FMU Partners with Tech Nonprofit TechNolij to Launch the TechNolij Innovation Center

February 8, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The partnership between FMU and TechNolij has been in the works since the pandemic, as FMU’s president Jaffus Hardrick, and founder, and CEO of TechNolij, Ted Lucas both saw the importance of creating a Black tech hub for the local community. […]

21st Annual MLK Old School Music Celebration

February 8, 2023 Carma Henry 0

On February 3, 2023, old-school music invaded the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center. Mayor Ken Thurston of Lauderhill hosted a night of feel-good music during the 21st Annual MLK Old School Music Celebration, featuring headliner SWV, along with performing artists Maxi Priest, Blackstreet, and special guest the Old Skool Gang. DJ Big Man Kelly kept the crowd on their feet spinning hit after hit. […]

Study Finds Six-Figure Earners Also Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck

February 8, 2023 Carma Henry 0

While 6.8% of consumers making above $200,000 report living paycheck to paycheck and having trouble making ends meet, 10% of those making between $150,000 and $200,000 and 12% of those making between $100,000 and $150,000 admitted a similar financial situation. […]

Let the Governor know African Americans have Value!

February 8, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The audacity of the Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, to decry that African Americans Studies and (by extension) his African American constituents don’t have value. Well thankfully, we are not defined by who people say we are, but by what we say we are. So, what are we telling ourselves? […]