Carma Henry, Author at The Westside Gazette

On the 55th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, AFSCME launches I AM Story podcast

April 6, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Today, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) released the first episode of I AM Story, a new podcast detailing the history and legacy of the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers’ strike. The comprehensive series examines the origins of the strike and events leading up to the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated on this day 55 years ago while in Memphis supporting the strikers. […]

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Famed Designer’s Film on Biracial Single Parenthood Upbringing

April 6, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Latoya is known worldwide for the celebrity-collected shoes that she paints by hand and flies off the shelf and onto the red carpet. In addition to custom shoe commissions, she sells one-of-a-kind designs in various sizes on her website, www.lovchld.com. […]

First-gen American celebrates dream come true

April 6, 2023 Carma Henry 0

As a first-generation American of immigrant parents from Jamaica, Rachelle Alexander’s story is a testament to the power of hard work and determination. Despite facing adversity and doubters, she never lost sight of her goal of becoming a doctor and has become a trailblazer for other minority women pursuing medicine. […]

MEET THE AUTHOR SISTERS’

April 6, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Our Big Sister Lurine Waugh gave us the title of our book, “The Battle Is Not Yours…Give It To The Lord.” As she battled cancer, Lurine still held strong to her faith in God until her last breath. We thank God for her profound prayers and display of courage and trust during her battle. […]

Senate Passes 6-Week Abortion Limit

April 6, 2023 Carma Henry 0

In what would be a monumental change, the Florida Senate on Monday passed a proposal aimed at preventing abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. […]

Mental Health ‘Step Therapy’ Targeted

April 6, 2023 Carma Henry 0

A House panel Monday unanimously approved a proposal that would allow Medicaid beneficiaries with “serious” mental illness to avoid a drug practice known as step therapy. The House Health Regulation Subcommittee voted 17-0 to approve the bill (HB 183), sponsored by Rep. Karen Gonzalez Pittman, R-Tampa. […]

Public Health Emergency Changes Eyed

April 6, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Pointing to COVID-19 restrictions imposed in other states, Florida lawmakers Monday began moving forward with a proposal that would require legislative approval of extended public-health emergencies. […]

HUD Announces $5.5 Million Award for HBCUs to Conduct Housing and Community Development Research

April 6, 2023 Carma Henry 0

“HBCUs create economic opportunity both for their students and throughout the communities they serve,” said HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge. “At HUD, we are proud to partner with HBCUs to expand the voices in the housing research space to support strong communities, build affordable housing, create job opportunities, revitalize neighborhoods, and promote homeownership.” […]

Top 10 Residential Insurers

April 6, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation last week posted data about property-insurance policies as of Dec. 31. Here were the insurers with the most residential policies at the end of 2022: […]

New College Offers Scholarships to Draw Students

April 6, 2023 Carma Henry 0

As Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state leaders try to remake New College of Florida, the school is tapping into $15 million from the Legislature to offer $10,000 scholarships to prospective students. […]