Articles by Carma Henry

About Carma Henry
Carma Lynn Henry Westside Gazette Newspaper 545 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 Office: (954) 525-1489 Fax: (954) 525-1861
National News

Children’s Book ‘The ABCs of Black Wall Street’ Is an Ode to the Legacy of Black Entrepreneurship in Tulsa

May 26, 2022 Carma Henry 0

      Behind every Black-owned business is a story rooted in resilience. The creation of these ventures is often inspired by the legacies of ancestors and fueled by the vision of a brighter future. As the anniversary of the harrowing Tulsa race massacre nears, Oakland-bred educator and founder of HBCU Prep School Claudia Walker is using her family-owned multimedia education company to empower youth through amplifying the narratives of the Black entrepreneurial trailblazers who cultivated Black Wall Street. […]

Local News

House District 8 will need a great representative to replace Alexander

May 26, 2022 Carma Henry 0

By now, we’re all aware of the unfortunate situation that occurred with Florida State Representative Ramon Alexander (D-Tallahassee).  In simple terms, it is unfortunate for the people of North Florida.  Leon and Gadsden counties have lost a warrior who was just hitting stride in his craft.  Set to take over the Democratic leadership of Florida in 2023, it was a shocking blow to residents.  Alexander, due to allegations of misconduct and a possible legal battle with a former FAMU employee announced that he will not seek re-election, thus forfeiting his opportunity to lead the Florida House. […]

Opinions

Does This Look Like President Obama?

May 26, 2022 Carma Henry 0

I was disgusted when I read the article about the Detroit teacher using our 44th President to compare primates. Detroit area TV station WDIV reported this screw up in education. Don, it turns out this biology teacher used a worksheet with pictures of a chimp, ape, orangutan and Obama, then asked the students to identify the primates! […]

Local News

Former Slave Abner Cooper of  Jefferson County, Florida (1930s)

May 26, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     Abner H. Cooper was born January 1856, probably in Jefferson County, Florida. He was the son of Jonas Cooper and Kitty (maiden name unknown). Census records give the place of birth of these parents as North Carolina. He married Rosa (Rose) Anna Hunter on March 22, 1880, in Jefferson County, Florida. Her mother’s name, as listed on her death certificate, was K. Roberts. Her father’s name is not known. After that, he moved around and worked on land owned by other various farmers. To this union eleven (11) children were born, two (2) of whom died in infancy. […]

Local News

BLACK-OWNED VICTOR GEORGE SPIRITS RELEASES NEW BOURBON ‘FORT MOSE’ NAMED AFTER THE FIRST FREE BLACK TOWN IN UNITED STATES

May 26, 2022 Carma Henry 0

      Victor George Spirits announced today it has just released its new bourbon Fort Mose’ 1738 nationwide. Due to overwhelming demand, the inaugural edition will first be available online and to select retailers throughout the United States utilizing its network of distributors with Republic National Distributing Company being its largest. […]