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

    Since the American Revolutionary War, humanity has endured countless conflicts. Still, America’s so-called “wars” — from Vietnam to Afghanistan — were not wars in the traditional sense, but prolonged and senseless struggles. These missions lacked clarity, achievable goals, and a true understanding of war’s ultimate purpose: to destroy an enemy’s capacity and will to wage war again.

  Meeting Mr. Bobby Henry was nothing short of a blessing—an experience that left a lasting impression on me both personally and professionally. Sitting across from a man who is so deeply rooted in truth, legacy, and Black excellence felt like a moment of pure alignment. He did not view me just as your average high school student but as a young lady with the aspiration to change the face of Black youth in Journalism. He truly took the time to get to know my goals, my heart, my values, and my spirit. He challenged my mind, posing questions that made me reflect and think of things on a more intense level.

           The greens of Jacaranda Golf Course came alive on Saturday, June 14th, not just with the thrill of competition, but with a profound sense of purpose. The inaugural “Little Show on the Road” golf tournament wasn’t just a day of fun, food, and fellowship; it was a powerful statement of support for the SCAR Program’s vital work with at-risk youth and young adults.

       At the heart of the outrage? The timing. Target’s donation comes in the middle of a national boycott sparked by its rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. And while the NBCUSA’s leadership frames this partnership as a win for the community, many others see it as a painful example of financial gain trumping principle.

        The Westside Gazette joins our community in mourning the loss of Roschell “Rochelle” Franklin Jr., a beloved son of Fort Lauderdale whose life was marked by service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to others.

       Is this selling out the Black cause for a few dollars—or is this the kind of awakening that stirred Nat Turner from silence to sacrifice?