Although the federal Fair Housing Act was passed more than 50 years ago, housing discrimination unfortunately continues. Racial steering, redlining, and failures of lenders to finance homes are all among the more-frequently cited forms of illegal discrimination. But another type of bias is just as insidious: under-valued home appraisals.
Author: Carma Henry
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
The Consequences and Realization of a District Attorney’s Racism
All babies born in local hospitals during THE PLAYERS (March 7-13) will receive a special bodysuit, “Born a Champion,” along with a birthday card containing the ABCs of safe sleep practices.
The 49-year-old pro played in the APGA Tour’s first-ever event in 2010 and remains on top of his game as he eyes possible opportunities with the PGA TOUR Champions following his 50th birthday on August 3.
This weekend 100 students from across the country celebrated the conclusion of the 15th year of Disney Dreamers Academy with an emotional commencement ceremony featuring an inspirational speech by four-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and executive producer Kelly Rowland, musical performances by recording artist Mali Music and Disney Entertainment and a moving ring presentation ceremony to mark the teens’ special achievement.
In addition to her work at UGA, Valerie Boyd had a storied career as an arts editor at the Atlanta Journal & Constitution, Senior Editor for The Bitter Southerner, editor-at-large for UGA Press and as a contributor to the Oxford American and anthologies including In the Tradition: An Anthology of Young Black Writers (1992), edited by Kevin Powell and Ras Baraka. Part of the new wave of Black writers in the 1990s shaping culture and the craft in major Black cities, Boyd co-founded and launched the magazine HealthQuest: The Publication of Black Wellness in 1993. She also launched EightRock, a journal that focused on African American arts and culture.
Having endured the loss of her mother to COVID-19, White strives to comfort others facing challenges.
HANKERSON Funeral services for the late Jamell Devon Hankerson, Jr. – 47 were held March 5th at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Cha-plain Peggy Marie…
BROWN Funeral services for the late Shirley Mae Brown – 85 were held March 5th at Mount Hermon AME Church with Rev. Henry E. Green III…
BRYANT Funeral services for the Robert Everett Bryant, Sr. – 76 were held March 3rd at Mount Hermon AME Church with Rev. Henry E. Green III…