Articles by Carma Henry

About 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
Health

Health Foundation of South Florida Invests More Than $2 Million in Three Initiatives to Address Health Equity in the Region’s Black Communities

June 29, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The Health Foundation of South Florida announced more than $2 million in funding for two initiatives aimed at addressing Black maternal health inequities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties and a community-based peacemaker program in Liberty City and Overtown. The grants were unveiled at the second annual Black Health Summit, which took place earlier this month at Florida Memorial University and drew more than three hundred healthcare, education, philanthropy, and community leaders to discuss the current state of Black health in South Florida.  […]

Health

The Florida Department of Health Issues Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Advisory

June 29, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The Florida Department of Health (Department) is issuing a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory following four confirmed and recovered local cases of malaria in Sarasota County. All individuals have been treated and have recovered. Malaria is transmitted through infected mosquitoes. Residents throughout the state should take precautions by applying bug spray, avoiding areas with high mosquito populations, and wearing long pants and shirts when possible – especially during sunrise and sunset when mosquitos are most active. […]

Local News

Victor George Spirits Continues to Share the Story of Fort Mose

June 29, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Victor Harvey, founder of Victor George Spirits, presented a $10,000 donation to representatives from the Fort Mose’ Historical Society in St. Augustine on Friday, June 23. Former NFL player Oronde Gadsden, a Charleston South Carolina native joined Harvey for the presentation to share his insights. Additional attendees at the ceremony and celebration included Fort Mose Historical Society President Charles Ellis and Vice President Sedrick Lee, St. Augustine Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline, and State Park Manager Michael Watkins. […]

Sports

Nunnie on the Sideline

June 29, 2023 Carma Henry 0

     Contrary to the NBA Players Association position,  I believe the 25 game suspension for Ja Morant is fair in light of second gun violation. His future as a potential hall of fame player and as a man depends on a positive outcome. And if things go as planned, the suspension can be modified. […]

Feature

Judge Rejects Trans Coverage Ban

June 28, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Calling the state’s policy “invidious discrimination” against transgender people, a federal judge ruled that Florida’s prohibition against Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy is unconstitutional. […]