Carma Henry, Author at The Westside Gazette

What makes a New Year new

January 7, 2021 Carma Henry 0

No, I don’t know all the answers; however, if we searched for a deeper understanding guided by some wisdom asked for from an All Knowing God, I’m sure we can say with certainty, “This can be a New Year”. […]

The Hallandale Beach CRA Board Of Directors Votes To Forgive $500,000 In Coronavirus Related Business Assistance Loans In Order To Help Struggling Businesses Survive

January 7, 2021 Carma Henry 0

In April of 2020, as the COVID-19 virus raged across the nation, and cities and businesses shut down due to various lockdown orders, the City of Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (HBCRA) created the $500,000 Coronavirus Small Business Sustainability and Recovery Loan Program for businesses within the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). The program was comprised of two separate loans: The Business Employment Bridge Loan, which provided a potentially forgivable bridge loan in the amount of $50,000 to businesses in order for them to maintain and/or rehire risk employees, and The Emergency Business Cash Infusion Loan, which provided a $15,000 loan for businesses. […]

New Contagious COVID-19 Strain Reported in Florida

January 7, 2021 Carma Henry 0

A contagious new strain of the coronavirus that has spread in the United Kingdom has been detected in a man in Florida. […]

Statement: House Again Prioritizes Sweeping Anti-Corruption and Clean Elections Legislation to Return Power to the People

January 7, 2021 Carma Henry 0

The Center for American Progress has long advocated for pro-voter and anti-corruption policies and has been a leading member of the Declaration for American Democracy, a diverse coalition of more than 170 organizations representing tens of millions of Americans in demanding strong, clear solutions to make our democracy more representative of everyday Americans. […]

Black Brazilian Woman Rescued After Spending 38 Years in Slave Labor for a University Professor’s Family

January 7, 2021 Carma Henry 0

A Brazilian maid who reportedly spent nearly 40 years in servitude was finally rescued from her captors late last month. […]

Getting Back in the flow

January 7, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Getting into the swing of things after a long break can be quite difficult, such as after a vacation, summer, or holiday break. I hope everyone had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year and is ready to get back to school or work. I know how difficult it can be to get back into a routine, so I came up with my top three ways to help you get back on track after this winter break or whenever you need it. […]