Author: Carma Henry

     An unfortunate incident unfolded in France last week. According to the Associated Press, a police officer fatally shot and took the life of a 17-year-old Black delivery driver on June 27 in a Paris suburb. The devastating turn of events has not only triggered profound outrage but also sparked urgent calls for justice. Residents have taken to the streets to express their collective anger.

Message From The Publisher By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. We often say things but not realizing the impact of that which is being stated. There are…

Henry, whose Westside Gazette has been published continuously since 1971 when his father, Levi, started the newspaper, takes over for Houston Forward Times Publisher Karen Carter…

More school vouchers. Expanded restrictions on teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity. Limits on using TikTok. Carrying guns without concealed-weapons licenses. A larger Florida State Guard.

In a tragic incident during severe weather conditions in St. Louis on a Saturday in July 2023, a woman lost her life after a tree fell onto her car. The powerful storm, accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds, caused trees to uproot, leading to hazardous conditions throughout the city.

    The archdiocese wants justices to review a decision by the 3rd District Court of Appeal that would allow the alleged victim to pursue a claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress against the archdiocese.

On Thursday June 22, 2023, at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center in support of the 20 city “Stay Woke “ tour across several major cities in Florida, including the Gold Coast communities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Broward residents from all walks of life gathered in unity to decry the relentless assault on the history and experiences of Black Americans in Florida by our delusional, racist demagogue of a governor and unlawful (the state lawmakers changed law permitting him to run while still serving as governor) despicable republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis.

     Although the decision is extremely controversial, and there is much to be said about the High Court’s rationale, the intent of this commentary is not to question the wisdom or legal efficacy of the recent decision but to address what I consider the decision’s redeeming value and potential positive impact on HBCUs.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a controversial measure that directs transportation officials to determine if a waste byproduct from the fertilizer industry could be used in building roads.

As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability, the Broward Sheriff’s Office has published the 2021-22 Annual Report detailing how we protect and serve the community. In its pages, you will find the facts, from the crime-fighting statistics specific to your city to the bold agency-wide initiatives benefitting residents and visitors in Broward County.