Author: Carma Henry

       “The future of our country depends on you and millions of others lifting our voices to fight for our American values,” said Harris, the first African-American woman, and the third woman overall, to announce her candidacy for the 2020 election.

“What I fear is this administration and our Republican colleagues in the Senate have forgotten is that this is the people’s house,” Scanlon said.

       The Miami VA recently held a “Mental Health Summit” at the TC Doherty Auditorium to bring community partners together to network on solutions to finding better healthcare for mental health patients.

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 in but not limited to the Broward AWARE campaign.

     Attention parents and guardians! If you are interested in submitting School Choice applications for the 2019/20 school year, the deadline is Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

In an effort to empower children from poor and disadvantaged families overcome stuttering, a Charleston woman has launched a new foundation that is setting out to transform these kids’ lives, making them more confident and successful in life. Sherrikka Myers, who grew up stuttering and later overcame it, says Every 1 Voice Matters, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is designed to initially assist children ages 5 to 10 gain and build self-esteem and confidence

       On Saturday, January 12, 2019, at the Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida, the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., (Gamma Delta Sigma Chapter), celebrated its 105 years of service at their “Founders Day Gala.” The most striking and beautiful image of the brotherhood is their Royal Blue jackets that leaves an indelible mark the first time the brothers are seen together.

The Importance of a Home Inspection

       At its January meeting, the Miami-Dade School Board approved Board item H-14, College Entrance Examinations, as proffered by Dr. Steve Gallon III, which received unanimous co-sponsorship and approval by the entire Board. Several members of the community came out to support and share their feelings and experiences.

       I would quote from the hymn “I know someday we will overcome.”