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
Local News

WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA

October 27, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Airman Patrick Tizano, forward, from Miami, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Dylan Dipietro, Riverside, Calif., hoist down the national ensign on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as the ship departs Busan, Republic of Korea. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships, and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. […]

Local News

Oakland Park Lifetime Native Celebrates 70 Years

October 27, 2022 Carma Henry 0

On Saturday night, October 22, 2022, Oakland Park’s beloved daughter in the community celebrated her septuagenarian years with 100+ family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers at the popular Pompano Beach Women’s Center.  Deborah Butler affectionately aka “Debra Ann” is known to always have time to lend a helping hand and share her positive, uplifting spirit with anyone facing a tragic loss, food insecurity, clothing – however, she can help. […]

Opinions

Mid-Term Elections – Inclusivity v. Exclusivity

October 27, 2022 Carma Henry 0

    America’s voters aren’t naive nor stupid. However, an overwhelming number of white voters are racist to their core; thus, knowingly they’re loyal to the Republican Party that attempted to overthrow our government. The upcoming mid-term elections are about whether voters will cast their ballots for democratic candidates who  embrace policies of “inclusivity. Or embrace Republican candidates who tout policies“  of exclusivity.” Their policies are meant to deny equal  opportunities and resources to non-members of their base, especially immigrants and Black people. […]

Opinions

Not Every Family has a Tracy Morgan, but all Parents Can be Committed to Providing Stem Leading Opportunities for Their Children

October 27, 2022 Carma Henry 0

   “When entertainer Tracy Morgan realized his nine-year-old daughter, Maven Sonae, dreams of becoming a marine biologist, he built a 20,000-gallon tank in their backyard, with more than a dozen sharks. Now, Maven can study marine biology – a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) component – at home, in her community, with her family around to assist. […]

Opinions

Democracy, Disasters and the Black Vote

October 27, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     We all know that Democracy is under attack; that democracy is a system of government that is based on the concept of government for the people and by the people, inclusive of all the people and not just a few seeking to control everyone else. Such a government is based upon the electoral process we have in this country. It was that same electoral process that put Donald Trump in office as President of the United States and it was that same process that voted him out and Joe Biden in as President. […]

Religion

Wiley College Mourns the  passing of Women’s Basketball Coach Tiffany Jackson

October 27, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     “We were extremely saddened at the passing of Coach Jackson. She was an incredible light for our students and an amazing member of the Wiley College family. Her dedication to Wiley College was evident in how she interacted with the students and her community. She will be sorely missed. We are praying for her family and friends,” said President and CEO Herman J. Felton, Jr.  […]

Local News

A Call for Black Mentors

October 27, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     Today at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County, 66 percent of the Little Brothers and Sisters we serve identify themselves as Black or Biracial. By comparison, only 26 percent of our volunteer mentors identify as Black or Biracial.  Currently, 56 percent of our wait list – or 462 children – are Black or Biracial. […]