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
Local News

The Delray Beach Omegas Receive Two Proclamations

February 14, 2024 Carma Henry 0

     On November 7, 2023, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners presented a Proclamation to LAA and SDD for outstanding work on the Curb Appeal Project and service to the community in the South County area.  In addition, on January 14, 2024, Commissioner Angela Burns and the City Commission of Delray Beach, FL presented LAA and SDD a Proclamation for exemplary work and service on the Curb Appeal Project, Street Clean-up of the 10th Avenue corridor for the last 20 years, and community service in Delray Beach, FL. […]

Local News

FPL Announces Opening of SECME Scholarship to High School Seniors

February 14, 2024 Carma Henry 0

“We believe SECME and other STEM programs help engage diverse students in exciting new fields and prepare them for well-paying jobs in the future,” said FPL Vice President of External Affairs and Economic Development Pam Rauch. “By investing in their education, we are investing in the future of our communities. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and are thrilled to support these students in their pursuit of STEM careers.” […]

National News

Changing Hope To Legacy: The Obama Era’s Impact On America, 15 Years Later

February 14, 2024 Carma Henry 0

     Change is an action we all aim for or, contrary to some, try to avoid. Change brings on either positive motion or the force of a hand to do something that may not be in what was the original plan, but change is indeed a part of life. Change is what moves us forward. This premise is what Barack Obama stood for during his entire presidency, both consciously and subconsciously. […]

Feature

Sistrunk Honors a Forever Legend

February 14, 2024 Carma Henry 0

Flooker T. Adams, (A/K/A Niam Aquil), was born in Sandersville, Ga. (Washington County) where he grew up and worked on the farms until his early teens. At the age of 17, in the 1950s, he entered the U.S. Army, where he was sent to Fort Bliss, Tex., for basic training. He was stationed in Fort Johnson, La.  before being deployed to South Korea, where he fought on the front line in […]

Health

3 Truths About HIV in the Black Community

February 14, 2024 Carma Henry 0

     Even with advances in science and medicine, thousands contract the virus each year. That’s why the United States observes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Feb. 7. The annual observance aims to increase awareness about the disease’s disproportionate impact on Black Americans while rallying community members to help end the epidemic. […]