Author: 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

   As an owner of a small business, various questions will almost certainly cross your mind. How much am I supposed to pay for the tax? Why am I paying a specific amount of money? Is there a way I can reduce the taxable income? This is normal because the last thing you would want is to pay a significant amount of your hard-earned money to the government as taxes.

     Crime in America is an epidemic because it’s so pervasive. People fear becoming victims everywhere. Parents fear their children becoming victims at school. All crime represents a scourge on society. The crime of murder and sedition are constant threats and difficult elements to control or prevent within civil society. Yet are crimes caused by a virus or results from an individual’s immoral idea?

     During Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), The Broward County Chapter of Charmettes, ncorporated, organized under the direction of the chapter Vice President, Dr. Bennie Moultry, held the 2nd virtual Breast Cancer Awareness Breakfast “Be Aware of The Risk Factors of Cancer”. The purpose of this annual program is to support educating our community about the realities of this disease.

     Much has changed in our lives in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic as it continues to drag on into 2022. This seems to be most obvious within our education system and the effect it has had on staffing teachers who can return to teaching in person, while administrating new directives (like masking).

The Florida Association of Black Chambers of Commerce will host its first Black Chamber Day at the Capitol. This is exciting as the event will bring together Chamber leaders from across the state to forge new connections and solidify relationships that will enable underserved communities to thrive. It will also provide an important opportunity for collective advocacy for the tools and resources our small businesses need to continue to propel our local economies forward.