Articles by Carma Henry

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Carma Lynn Henry Westside Gazette Newspaper 545 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 Office: (954) 525-1489 Fax: (954) 525-1861
National News

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights under law condemns Secretary Brian Kemp’s Motion to halt court-ordered relief for Absentee Voters in Georgia

November 1, 2018 Carma Henry 0

    WASHINGTON, D.C.  Recently, Defendant Brian Kemp, Georgia’s Secretary of State, filed an emergency motion for a stay pending appeal of the preliminary injunction issued hours ago by U.S. Federal District Court Judge Leigh May.  Judge May’s order requires that voters whose absentee ballots have been improperly rejected due to an alleged signature mismatch have notice and an opportunity to resolve the issue to ensure that […]

Local News

STATEMENT: Mayor Andrew Gillum on Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting       

November 1, 2018 Carma Henry 0

“The reports from Pittsburg are heartbreaking and devastating. Our houses of worship — like our schools and movie theaters — should be safe from this epidemic of gun violence. All Americans need words of healing; words of affirmation; and words of condemnation for the rising tide of hatred and anti-Semitism in this country.

     “This epidemic of violence impacts all of us, from worshipers in a synagogue to a bible study meeting in Charleston to the brave men and women in law enforcement who give so much to keep us all safe. Hatred and violence will never win. What is right in our society will triumph over what is wrong.” […]

Local News

Sixth Annual South Florida Youth Summit Impacts Over 1,000 Youth

November 1, 2018 Carma Henry 0

     MIAMI, FL —  “Who lead? I lead!” was the call and response over 1,000 students chanted with speakers and organizers during the 6th Annual South Florida Youth Summit (SFYS) weekend, held October 18-20. Presented by L.E.A.D Nation in partnership with the Knight Foundation, the summit impacted students from across Dade and Broward counties representing schools like The SEED School, Miami Norland, Miramar High and others. […]

Local News

BCPS Receives Three Grants to Support School Safety  Under the STOP School Violence Act

November 1, 2018 Carma Henry 0

     Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is proud to receive three recent grant awards from the U.S. Department of Justice. The combined total of the three grants is more than $1.3 million to support school-safety related programs across BCPS. The grants are authorized by the STOP School Violence Act and are intended to improve school security by reducing exposure to risks, preventing actions of violence, and recognizing and responding to violent acts. […]

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Local News

Fashion Show Charitable Fundraiser set to dazzle in Fort Lauderdale

November 1, 2018 Carma Henry 0

Join the Fort Lauderdale (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated for its spectacular fashion show fundraiser, Spotlighting Links to Couture: A Journey Through the Diaspora at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 6 p.m. The runway event, produced by Ankara Miami, Inc. – creators of Florida’s Premier Fashion Week – will feature exquisite fashion and accessories for men and women from talented designers and couture boutiques, including 426 Calm Street, Adjanie, Britaché by Bri, Deborah Rose Designs, Wamuiru Couture and Ankara Delights Boutique. General admission will begin at 5:30 p.m. for a variety of pop-up shopping experiences. […]

Local News

Hanley Foundation partners with Broward County School District for 2018 Teen Summit on diversity, prevention and intervention, peer counseling

November 1, 2018 Carma Henry 0

     More than 260 students from 40 middle and high schools throughout Broward County attended the 2018 Teen Summit, held at Pompano Beach High School and organized by Kimberly Young-Oliveras, Peer Counseling, Character Education & Prevention Liaison Coordinator for DPI. The students who attended are participants in their schools’ Diversity, Prevention & Intervention and Peer Counseling programs. […]