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

      “People have faced attacks, evictions, and been denied access to health services.” This week, I spoke with Healy Thomson about the impact of the Anti-Homosexuality Act in Uganda. The legislation, signed into law last year, permits the death penalty for certain offences related to homosexuality.

     Ascend Academy Charter High School today announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch / School Breakfast Programs for the 2024-2025 school year. All students will be served lunch/breakfast at no charge at the following sites:

On Friday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Chair of the U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, and Reverend Al Sharpton hosted a field hearing with top mental health leaders on Suicide and Mental Health of Black Men and Boys. This field hearing took place in New York City in Harlem at the National Action Network on behalf of the U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys with top mental health leaders in the United States, celebrities, and other members of Congress. 

In a bold move to address educational disparities and boost student engagement, Kampus Insights launches a free online course designed to transform classroom dynamics and ignite curiosity among learners. The course, “Spark Student Curiosity: Quick Inquiry for Deeper Learning,” offers a lifeline to teachers seeking innovative ways to captivate and inspire students, particularly in underserved communities.

   Gov. Ron DeSantis is once again declaring that Florida won’t go along with a directive from the Biden administration, this time in regard to the advisory on gun violence announced this week by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.

     As a woman born in what is known as “The Greatest Generation” (1925), Maude Lewis Storr has traveled many miles and many roads. Roads and destinations that were influenced by the words spoken to her by the great Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune saying to her “Make Your Mother Proud.”

      Recently, the Broward County Public Defender’s Office concluded their two-week Summer Justice Internship Program with a grand finale that left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance. Despite having just five days to prepare, the talented young participants rose to the challenge, demonstrating remarkable dedication and skill.