As we begin National Women’s Month, I would like to take a moment to reflect on what we have learned from the women who have touched life and shaped its destiny.
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
“Today, the world lost an influential figure in the fight for civil rights and American politics, Vernon Jordan.
Non-Hispanic Black males now have the lowest life expectancy of any group. The new data shows that African Americans on average live six years less in life expectancy than Whites. The Covid-19 pandemic hit Black and Americans harder than any other group of Americans. Underlying health issues and lack of health care were a factor.
Congratulations to our local, outstanding collegiate athlete, Sydney Blackburn for her record-breaking discus throw at the Savannah State Eye Opener meet last Saturday. With an impressive throw of 150’04”, Sydney, a freshman at Albany State University, is now the new record holder at her school and currently ranked as the #1 discus thrower in Division II. This winning throw qualifies Sydney to compete at the NCA Division II National Championship.
Women’s History Month was founded in 1985 by Molly Murphy MacGregor, Mary Ruthsdotter, Maria Cuevas, Paula Hammett, and Bette Morgan. Women’s History Month is a time to recognize and salute women’s contributions to the American family and to society.
Sandra Epps decided to turn her negative into a positive after surviving three near-death experiences due to lupus. In 2005, she established Sandy’s Land where the mission is to party with a purpose, to encourage women and girls to “Love the Skin They’re In!” Presently, Sandy’s Land LLC conducts art parties and hosts the Detroit Doll Show which is the largest Black doll show of its kind. She founded The Detroit Doll Show in 2011 with the purpose of celebrating history, culture, self-love, and diversity with the promotion of Black dolls.
“I’d like to read about people who made impacts but are not entertainers, musicians, and those we hear about every Black History Month,” said Kisha A. Brown, the founder and CEO of Justis Connection, a service that connects the top legal talent of color to local communities.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children needs the public’s help finding 15-year-old Karina Tzoy-Pu who has been missing from Kenner, Louisiana since Feb. 15, 2021
In honor of Women’s History Month, History Fort Lauderdale and The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale will recognize six local leaders during the opening exhibition reception for “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” on Wednesday, March 3, at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will be the first to see the exhibition at The Galleria (2414 East Sunrise Blvd), and enjoy light bites and fine wine courtesy of Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants.
“To have Dr. Chavis come here to Liberty City and to honor him like this is a dream,” stated Broadway Harewood, a majority owner of commercial real estate in Liberty City, who has used the arts to reduce crime in the area. The unveiling occurred in the Broadway Arts District at 6209 NW 18th Avenue. The Broadway Art District encompasses 18th Avenue, between 62nd and 71st street.