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

        Byron Donalds and John James are the Republican candidates for governor in the states of Florida and Michigan, respectively. In the 250-year history of America, three African Americans have been elected governor: Douglas Wilder (Virginia, 1990), Deval Patrick (Massachusetts, 2007), and Wes Moore (Maryland, 2023).

Under the leadership of Chapter President Karlene Chung-Hogg, the Zeta Rho Omega Chapter, in partnership with the AKAdemic Foundation, is exceedingly proud to invest $33,600 into the dreams, talents, and futures of extraordinary young people who represent the very best of our community’s future. These funds are awarded to an exceptional group of scholars to alleviate the financial burdens of higher education, aiding the next generation of leaders to pursue their academic ambitions.

More Broward County “Littles” will gain guidance from mentors, explore college and career paths, and take part in hands-on learning experiences thanks to a $25,000 Comcast grant awarded to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County (BBBS Broward). The funding will strengthen the organization’s Big Futures initiative, which prepares young people for success after high school.