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

     “Nobody looked at this video and said there’s any doubt that this officer acted inappropriately,” Forth Worth Police Chief Ed Kraus noted. “I was going to fire [Dean] even before he quit. We had already taken his badge and weapon. There were violations in his use of force, and he didn’t follow de-escalation protocols. His conduct was unprofessional. There are times for officers to act as warriors and defenders, and there are times for them to act as public servants and humble servants.”

On December 26, I went to Candytopia, a colorful exhibition with beautiful candy art and actual candy  which visitors can sample. Candytopia sends its visitors through a trip straight out of a Willy Wonka dream.

     For the Cultural Conversations at the Center, Singletary will speak on “Love and Positivity,” telling his personal story of living, winning and thriving with HIV. His motivational talk will be followed by an audience question and answer segment where questions can be submitted anonymously at the event. Singletary brings a message of hope and faith to those dealing with HIV, reassuring them of support in their own communities and in the sight of God.

     The Westside Gazette is pleased to announce that our longtime writer, environmentalist Audrey Peterman will launch her third book, “From My Jamaican Gully to the World” at History Fort Lauderdale, Riverwalk, 219 S.W. Second Ave. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 5:30- 7 p.m.

      In his article, Stacey Abrams Kisses the Ring, Andrew Stiles wrote, “Abrams continues to court the billionaires who have funded her political career.”  Stacey Abrams is a typical hand-picked Black politician.