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

Broward FAMU Alumni Golf Tournament

April 26, 2024 Carma Henry 0

Get ready Broward County to tee off with excitement as the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) National Alumni Association (NAA), Broward County Chapter, proudly presents its Second Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament & Luncheon.  The event will take place on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the prestigious Jacaranda Country Club, 9200 W. Broward Blvd, Plantation, Florida. The action kicks off with registration at 7:00 a.m., followed by a thrilling shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. It’s a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and, of course, plenty of fun games sprinkled throughout the course, all culminating towards a mouthwatering luncheon. […]

Editorials

Resolve 414: The Journey

April 25, 2024 Carma Henry 0

The American Israel Education Foundation (“AIEF”) is the charitable organization affiliated with AIPAC, America’s pro-Israel lobby, created in 1988. I am a member of an African-American leaders’ group selected to participate in one of their annual educational programs. […]

Local News

In a startling turn of events, life in Dubai came to a sudden standstill during what was supposed to be a bustling week

April 25, 2024 Carma Henry 0

     In a startling turn of events, life in Dubai came to a sudden standstill during what was supposed to be a bustling week. An unexpected series of power outages plunged the city into darkness, disrupting daily routines and bringing businesses, transportation, and even essential services to a halt. Residents found themselves grappling with the challenges of navigating through the city without functioning traffic lights, relying on backup generators, or simply waiting for power to be restored. […]

Health

Black Health Summit

April 25, 2024 Carma Henry 0

   Experts from health systems, community, and public and private sectors will convene to build strategies and solutions for advancing Black health equity in South Florida. With an emphasis on Black men’s health, the Summit aims to provide practical tools for deconstructing the social and political determinants of health. These root causes of health disparities make structural racism and health equity among our Nation’s most challenging problems. National health policy expert and public health advocate Daniel Dawes will deliver the keynote address, as other State and local leaders map what each of us can do now to drive progress. […]

Opinions

Why MAGA Policies Are Detrimental to Black Communities

April 25, 2024 Carma Henry 0

     NNPA NEWSWIRE – MAGA proponents peddle baseless claims of widespread voter fraud to justify voter suppression tactics that disproportionately target Black voters. From restrictive voter ID laws to purging voter rolls to limiting early voting hours, these measures are designed to silence the voices of marginalized communities and maintain the status quo of power and privilege. […]