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

The Need For Strategy Innovation & Community Support in the Era of COVID-19

Just when we thought we had seen everything in this 2020 election cycle—from a crowded Democrat field with twenty-six candidates, to the impeachment of the current president, and the miraculous resurrection of Joe Biden’s campaign from an all but certain political grave—COVID-19 enters the race, causing party leaders to come up with new ways to engage voters and build enthusiasm, while leaving voters in the dark wondering how they can fulfill their civic obligation without putting themselves and others at risk.

“We encourage all Black churches and businesses to remain closed during this critical period. The denominations and independent churches represented in this statement, which comprise a combined membership of more than 25 million people and more than 30,000 congregations, intend to remain closed and to continue to worship virtually, with the same dedication and love that we brought to the church.

During this time we might be tempted to eat food that is not very good for our health. Good nutrition is important for our health, particularly in times when the immune system might need to fight back.

ChildNet, a Community-Based Care lead agency that protects abused, abandoned and neglected children in the community is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from AT&T. The emergency relief grant will provide much needed funding for youth and families in the ChildNet system of care and support them in paying for housing, food, utilities and other emergency needs.