A number of fires broke out over a Louisiana parish last month and is apparently aimed in the direction of Black churches. An investigation into the criminalities has been instituted, and it appears that the fires could be related.
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
On Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Austin Burke Clothiers, presented each member of the Hunger 9 with a new suit, shirt and tie at Austin Burke
In a joint effort to get students involved with the Children Services Council’s 2019 Broward AWARE! Protecting OUR Children campaign: Growing the Voices of Our Future, the Westside Gazette will engage youth in a photovoice (photojournalism) project. The youth will tell their stories through the written word and through the lens of cameras they will operate as photojournalists focusing on but not limited to the Broward AWARE campaign.
On April 9, 2019, the Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in conjunction with the North Broward and South Broward Alumnae Chapters convened for Delta Days at Broward County to learn about Broward County transportation initiatives and the status of affordable housing efforts.
A former student at the University of Kansas has been sentenced to 12 years in prison and a lifetime of probation for a September 2016 incident involving another underage student.
The largest Black-owned bank in America is paying respects to Black queens all over the country. OneUnited Bank launched a Queen Visa Debit Card under its Royalty Campaign to recognize the women who exude #BlackGirlMagic, according to a press release.
A century ago, roughly 14 percent of farmers were Black. By 2012, that number had shrunk to 1.58 percent, according to the report, “Progressive Governance Can Turn the Tide for Black Farmers,” by Abril Castro and Zoe Willingham.
As the saying gose, April showers bring May flowers, but I am hopeful that March’s confusion will bring clarity in April or the seasons to come. With Michael Jackson, Nipsey Hussle and Jordan Peele making headlines for good, bad and the different, I am left wondering: What is the purpose of it all? Coming to terms with the need to simplify and declutter, over the weekend, I sprang out of bed early in the morning and began tossing old stuff, organizing important stuff and reflecting on impactful stuff. The community outreach, the influencer engagement and the everyday grind all became just stuff, i.e., pictures, papers, and doohickeys alike. But what is the point of all this stuff? It’s amazing how reflective spring cleaning can be, and here is what I discovered:
South Florida Fashion Academy is a program designed to educate, inspire and illuminate an intense desire to optimize the creative minds of teen girls ages 12- 18 that are interested in the Fashion and Beauty Industries. South Florida Fashion Academy’s curriculum and objective is to fulfill the lack of programs in our communities geared towards the arts, entrepreneurial skill set and self- love. SFFA will be globally celebrated as the academy where students and instructors transcend traditional margins to stimulate leading edge innovations. SFFA fosters creativity and career focus while educating its students to embrace inclusiveness, sustainability and a sense of community.
Fort Lauderdale Community Center (FLCC), is pleased to honor their 2019 Visionary Leaders of the Year and Host its Annual Art Auction with An Evening of Hope on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.