Carma Henry, Author at The Westside Gazette

BLACK WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE SUCCESSFULLY HOSTS 12th ANNUAL WOMEN OF POWER NATIONAL SUMMIT

March 29, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation’s (NCBCP) Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR) hosted its 12th Annual Women of Power National Summit from March 15th-19th, 2023. This year’s summit was a great success, bringing together over 600 Black women leaders and allies across generations, from over 20 states and the African Diaspora for five days to share and strategize on high-impact public policy priorities, develop organizing and empowerment plans to lift and improve the lives of Black women, girls and families and focus on the importance of self-care. […]

Forest Service, partners, create more opportunities for women in fire

March 29, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The USDA Forest Service recently hired three female fire leaders to mentor interns with the Student Conservation Association, which aims to train the next generation of conservation leaders. The all-female team, called a wildland fire crew, is partnering with the Student Conservation Association, Clemson University, and the Forest Service’s Southern Research Station through funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. […]

Democracy WHAT – who will define it?!!!

March 23, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Democracy was never absolute. It was a dream. A vision on the horizon that we continuously strived for. As I see politicians and people put their personal and individual needs and wants at the forefront of the greater good of democracy, I am sad to conclude that democracy is no longer understood to be our common dream for the U.S. and the world. […]

Stepping Down from Florida

March 23, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Florida Supreme Court Justice Ricky Polston announced Monday he will step down March 31, giving Gov. Ron DeSantis another opportunity to place his imprint on the state’s highest court. […]

Democrats Join Push to Ban TikTok from American-held Devices

March 23, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Democrats and Republicans alike have said certain information of serious concern could be transferred to China, making it a national security issue. […]

BOLO: Jeff, Jeptha, Jepthah, Jephthah

March 23, 2023 Carma Henry 0

As Pete carefully excavated sand, it was first discovered that Holness’ first name is Jeptha, not Jeff. Clearing up the name didn’t clear the mud from the path. Ol’ Pete went digging in search of clues that might uncover some truths simply from researching the name, Jeptha. […]

Dr. Dorothy Jenkins Fields: A Pillar of Black History in South Florida

March 23, 2023 Carma Henry 0

But the winner hands down is Dr. Dorothy Jenkins Fields. The Founder of the Black Archives; the woman who saved the Historic Lyric Theater in Overtown from the wrecking ball; spearheaded the creation of the Historic Overtown Folklife Village, and established Miami-Dade County’s Black Heritage Trail is the South Florida woman I admire the most. […]

Dr. Davidson is an entrepreneur, author, preacher, pastor, and teacher

March 23, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Dr. Davidson is an entrepreneur, author, preacher, pastor, and teacher who has been blessed to share his God-given talents with many people across the country through workshops, seminars, and revivals at the local, state, and national levels. […]

Year-Round Schools Get Look in House

March 23, 2023 Carma Henry 0

A House panel on Tuesday supported launching a pilot program of year-round schools, with the plan’s sponsor suggesting it could help students recover from learning losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

We Must Organize in Florida to Stop Culture War Bills Being Passed

March 23, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Voting and legislating in Florida is being controlled by the Republicans, and there is nothing the Democrats can do but fight and organize. The legislature in Florida is controlled by Republicans in all the houses, and insanity is deciding what bills will be passed and signed by the governor. […]