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

  Sister Annie M. Glover was born in Concord, Georgia on June 12, 1932  to parents Mrs. Emma Lizzie Milner ( Hassie ) and Mr. Marvin Manual, Sr.( Shorty), both of whom preceded her in death. Sister Glover married the love of her life,  Mr. Willie Glover, who also predeceased her. Born on June  12, 1932, Sister Glover received her Heavenly reward on February 4, 2024. Mrs. Glover was blessed with one child, Mr. Jimmie Reid (Sonya), Fort Lauderdale.

   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.  

     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!

     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.