In 2020, the homicide rate among Black women was 11.6 per 100,000, a stark contrast to the rate of 3 per 100,000 among white women.
Author: Carma Henry
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
‘Test Your Bible Knowledge’
In my 36 years of writing mostly for the Black press, I found the writers and readers share a passion to hear our story from our own voice. As an Alpha member, I take pride in being able to serve my community by writing our story. The current cauldron of Black history misinformation manifests the words of Samuel Cornish. The founder of the first Black paper said “… Too long have the public been deceived by misrepresentations, in things that concern us dearly…”
“40 Acres & A Mule’’ (40 Acres) is not just a pithy retort to a mundane question. It was part of a complex post Civil war plan by the government. It was a two-pronged proposal to effect punitive retribution on the South and constructively integrate 10 million former slaves into the Union.
That’s why healthcare professionals emphasize that the connection between two major observances, both of which happen to fall in February, should not be ignored: Black History Month and American Heart Month.
On Saturday, February 10, 2024, the Broward County Democratic Black Caucus held its annual Black History Month celebration/fundraiser at the Herb Skolnick Center in Pompano Beach. President Robin Figueroa stated that the event is designed to stress the significance of Black History, highlight the importance of celebrating the accomplishments of Black people, promote voting, and ensure that African American contributions are NEVER FORGOTTEN!
The South Florida Pride Concert Band announced the South Florida Pride Youth Band Season 13 concert is scheduled for Sunday, February 25 at 7 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ Amaturo Theater. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at browardcenter.org/events/detail/pride-concert-band-2024
A Florida Supreme Court hearing Wednesday on a proposed constitutional amendment about abortion rights drew demonstrators on each side of the issue.
On November 7, 2023, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners presented a Proclamation to LAA and SDD for outstanding work on the Curb Appeal Project and service to the community in the South County area. In addition, on January 14, 2024, Commissioner Angela Burns and the City Commission of Delray Beach, FL presented LAA and SDD a Proclamation for exemplary work and service on the Curb Appeal Project, Street Clean-up of the 10th Avenue corridor for the last 20 years, and community service in Delray Beach, FL.
“We believe SECME and other STEM programs help engage diverse students in exciting new fields and prepare them for well-paying jobs in the future,” said FPL Vice President of External Affairs and Economic Development Pam Rauch. “By investing in their education, we are investing in the future of our communities. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and are thrilled to support these students in their pursuit of STEM careers.”