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

   Several years ago, I did a deep dive into Psalm 22 and verse 6 in particular. I was dumbfounded when I discovered the message that ‘worm’ taught me. In Hebrew it is called tola-at (tow-la-aht). Although classified as worms they are more like a grub, a scale insect, it resembles a red berry-like insect. The colors crimson and scarlet are very deep, blackish red, which is the color of blood.

       HBCUs were established to educate Black Americans who were denied access to many predominantly white institutions. Land-grant universities and church-supported colleges across the country created opportunities for higher education, but they also fostered a powerful sense of belonging and cultural expression.

Registering for the Selective Service simply means a person’s information is entered into a system that could be used in the event of a national emergency. Being drafted, however, would only occur if the government officially reinstates the draft and begins calling individuals to serve in the military.

       Early childhood education is one of the most important investments we can make in a child’s future. Research consistently shows that the first five years of life are critical for cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. During these formative years, children build the foundation for lifelong learning and success.

       Matching energy isn’t about flipping personalities or losing yourself. It’s not about becoming loud just to be heard or hard just to be respected. It’s about that point where you stop shrinking to keep things comfortable for someone else. It’s the moment you realize that staying quiet is no longer keeping peace, it’s allowing disrespect to breathe.