Carma Henry, Author at The Westside Gazette

EBONY 75th Anniversary Book Chronicles Black American Excellence and History

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“Growing up in the Midwest, Ebony was considered on par with the nation’s most prestigious magazines of the era, Time and Life magazines, and rightfully so,” said Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio). “This book, ‘Ebony: Covering Black America,’ brings back so many memories of how we as a people relied upon Ebony to share both our strivings, setbacks, and undying determination to keep moving forward,” Congresswoman Beatty added. “This book gets people talking both about the past and about the connections between the past and our present moments as a people.” […]

Motion to adopt street name change

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Broward County Florida News The MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution waiving Section 18.43(d) of the Broward County Administrative Code (“Administrative Code”) in order to consider renaming NW 8th Street in the Broward Municipal Services District (“County […]

Broward County Florida News

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Mary Hall began her career in the Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office on May 4, 1986, exactly 35 years ago today. Ms. Hall has built personal and professional relationships throughout Broward County and abroad as she has carried out her duties and responsibilities in the Supervisor of Elections Office. […]

The City of Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation Department Announces All-Inclusive Playground Sergeant Kip Jacoby Park Transformed with Equipment for All Abilities

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The City of Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation Department has enhanced the Sergeant Kip Jacoby Park with a new all-inclusive playground that features equipment that will encourage side-by-side play for all children. The new pieces by the Kompan Company improve physical, cognitive, creative and social skills for all children, while offering a welcoming atmosphere for children with special needs. […]

So Why Should I Be Ashamed?

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Scholar Brene Brown research guilt, shame, and vulnerability. She says that shame is an “intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging.” We experience “uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure. When we feel dark emotions—when we feel grief or shame or fear, scarcity, disappointment—we feel risk and uncertainty, and we feel emotionally exposed and raw. But vulnerability is also the birthplace of love, joy, belonging, trust, intimacy, creativity, and all of the good things.” […]

Judge Dismisses Another Lawsuit Regarding Michael Jackson “Neverland” Accusers

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“Both Wade Robson and James Safecuck’s cases have been separately thrown out of court again and again. Facts and Evidence ACTUALLY MATTER in court. When will the media finally look into these 2 men and all their provable lies? Lies Run Sprints But The Truth Runs Marathons,” Taj Jackson wrote on social media after news of the latest dismissal broke on April 26. […]

Mom of 7 Makes History as the 1st Black Person to Earn a Ph.D. in Survey Methodology

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Alena Maze, who is a wife, mother of 7, and a famous YouTuber, has successfully earned a Ph.D. in Survey Methodology. She is the first and only Black person in the world to hold a doctorate degree in that field. […]

Black Man Forced into Slave Labor Wins Judgment of More than $500K

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In a story as appalling as many of the racially motivated attacks on African Americans and one that was relatively obscure, a federal appeals court ruled that a White man should pay more than $500,000 to a Black man with intellectual disabilities whom he enslaved at his restaurant. […]

Minnesota High School Switches to Distance Learning After Racist ‘Promposal’ Goes Viral

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School officials at Big Lake High School in Minnesota are working with law enforcement after a “cotton picking” promposal went viral this week. […]

Big Sean Teams Up With His Mother To Launch Video Series Centered On Mental Wellness

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Projects like the one created by Big Sean and his mother are needed as the pandemic has exacerbated mental health obstacles for many. According to the Pew Research Center, nearly 21 percent of U.S. adults are experiencing high levels of psychological distress. […]