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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. […]

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. […]

Support for Wanza and/or Smiley

February 7, 2023 Carma Henry 0

I stand before you today to urge you to put our students first, not partisan politics. There is a reason School Board members and Judges are not elected along partisan affiliations. It is expected that in our courts and our schools, we have officials who put all politics aside and do the best thing for those they represent. […]

I am unbale to get to the BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD meeting however this is my comment:

February 7, 2023 Carma Henry 0

“Good morning. My name is Bobby Henry and I am the publisher of the Westside Gazette. […]

A Tale of Two Resumes

February 7, 2023 Carma Henry 0

A Tale of Two Resumes […]

Blackmail on the BCPS Board Agenda

February 6, 2023 keesto 0

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. Extortion is now legal in Broward County Public Schools. We all saw it play out in plain view as Vickie Cartwright and her lawyer negotiated her exit package with School […]

Where Do We Go From Here: The DeFacto Superintendent

February 6, 2023 keesto 0

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. In one of the first articles written by me concerning Broward School Superintendent Cartwright, I stated that the article wasn’t about, Dr. Valerie Wanza: well now it is. This title of […]

A 29-year-old New Jersey woman is charged with forging government documents

February 2, 2023 Carma Henry 0

A 29-year-old New Jersey woman is charged with forging government documents in order to pose as a high school student. After allegedly submitting a fake birth certificate to the New Brunswick Board of Education, Hyejeong Shin was charged with one count of providing a false government document. […]