Carma Henry, Author at The Westside Gazette

National News

Will HBCUs be on the Rise After the Supreme Court’s end to Affirmative Action?

July 27, 2023 Carma Henry 0

With the Supreme Court effectively ending affirmative action in higher education admissions this June, students of color are once again at a disadvantage. But fortunately, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) “are positioned to step in” and fill the gap. At the same time, “HBCUs could also face a strain on already limited resources,” which presents another conundrum in itself. […]

Family Of Tierra Allen, Black Woman Stranded In Dubai, Solicits Help From Ted Cruz

July 27, 2023 Carma Henry 0

According to reports, Allen has been stuck in her Airbnb in Dubai since May, when she was arrested for raising her voice at a car rental service male employee. […]

The Tennessee State Conference NAACP Denounces Scare Tactics on Black Churches by Ku Klux Klan

July 27, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The Tennessee State Conference NAACP denounces the scare tactics levied by the group referencing itself as “Old Glory Knights of the Ku Klux Klan” as they left racial and hate literature at Mt. Calvary M.B. Church, Faith United M.B. Church and Bethel A.M.E. Church in the Columbia, TN area. […]

MIAMI DOLPHINS PLAYERS AND YMCA HOST HUNDREDS OF KIDS FOR JUNIOR DOLPHINS SUMMER CAMP TOURS IN WESTON

July 27, 2023 Carma Henry 0

— Miami Dolphins players Bradley Chubb and Braxton Berrios joined over 900 YMCA of South Florida summer campers from Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties as they enjoyed the Junior Dolphins Summer Camp Tour presented by Gatorade at the Y in Weston. […]

START OF MEDICAID “REDETERMINATION” PROCESS KNOCKS NEARLY 300,000 FLORIDIANS OFF MEDICAID

July 27, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Florida’s Department of Children and Families has released data showing nearly 300,000 men, women, and children statewide were disenrolled from the active Medicaid rolls that serve the needy since April 1, 2023. It’s expected that approximately 7,500 people will lose coverage monthly throughout Broward County. […]

Jamie Foxx Finally Addresses His Medical Situation … Kinda | WATCH

July 27, 2023 Carma Henry 0

*Finally. Jamie Foxx has done what a lot of folks asked him to do. Make a video and speak on that medical situation he’s been dealing with. […]

Local News

State Cites Nursing Shortage in Kids Care Fight

July 27, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The state wants a federal judge to put on hold a ruling aimed at keeping children with complex medical conditions out of nursing homes, saying a shortage of nurses would make it “impossible” to comply with a key part of the decision. […]

Deceitful DeSantis

July 27, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The wicked and deceitful Florida Governor and candidate for President of the United States has spoken against you, your family, your ancestors, and your community with a lying tongue! […]

DeSantis’ Candidacy Hits Sinkholes And Is Sinking In Political Quicksand

July 27, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Here again, DeSantis lack of readiness for grandstand campaigning outside of Florida is apparent. He’s opening a seis pool like sinkholes filled with his vehement anti-isms attack against American African History, Immigrants, women reproductive rights, and the LGBTQ community. Educated voters find it difficult to fantom his level of outrageous stupid campaign blunders. […]

Benefits of Slavery for who?

July 27, 2023 Carma Henry 0

It feels as though Black leaders have stood by in almost stunned silence as DeSantis has strategically and boldly dismantled the decades of progress made for racial progress. We are literally at war for our survival in the state of Florida. Organizations have begun publishing travel advisories telling people not to travel to the state. Organizations are cancelling conferences which is negatively impacting the economics of travel and tourism. Yet, DeSantis is full steam ahead. He doesn’t care. […]