Carma Henry, Author at The Westside Gazette

How Strong is Our Economy?

May 8, 2019 Carma Henry 0

How strong is our economy? It is undoubtedly stronger than it was a year ago, but it’s not as strong as some claim that it is. Labor market weaknesses and inequality are of particular concern to African Americans. Companies are hiring, but they aren’t hiring enough African Americans to close the unemployment rate gap. There is legislation that might improve the economic status of African Americans. HR 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act, would provide remedies to close the gender pay gap. […]

Kelvin Watson named Florida Library Association 2019 Librarian of the Year

May 8, 2019 Carma Henry 0

Broward County Libraries Division Director Kelvin Watson has been named 2019 Librarian of the Year by the Florida Library Association (FLA). This prestigious award recognizes outstanding, ongoing contributions to Florida librarianship based on exemplary leadership skills, commitment to free access to information for all Floridians, promotion of reading and the increased use of library materials, creativity and innovation. […]

Celebrate the life of Mother Ferguson

May 8, 2019 Carma Henry 0

Celebrate the life of Mother Ferguson […]

NNPA President Represents Black Press at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

May 8, 2019 Carma Henry 0

“We are assembled together from across the nation as the media of America at a time when the Trump administration continues its frontal assault on the freedom of the press,” said Chavis, who received an invitation to attend the event from Urban Radio Network White House Correspondent April Ryan and AARP’s Senior Vice President of Multicultural Leadership Edna Kane Williams. […]