Author: Carma Henry

     “Good morning. My name is Bobby Henry and I am the publisher of the Westside Gazette.

A Tale of Two Resumes 

The actions of Demetrius Haley, Tadarrius Bean, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills, Jr., and Justin Smith have left many convinced that policing in America cannot be reformed.

     Now, several federal agencies announced they would collaborate to compile data on discriminatory housing practices.

     I am encouraged by the 2023 Black History Month Festival theme of “Black Resistance in The Past, Present and Future”.

      I am thrilled to give another update on the state of Broward County Public Schools along with the impact on our communities.  In the spirit of Black History Month, I will use the titles of various notable songs to amplify a few themes.

 A 29-year-old New Jersey woman is charged with forging government documents in order to pose as a high school student. After allegedly submitting a fake birth certificate to the New Brunswick Board of Education, Hyejeong Shin was charged with one count of providing a false government document.

     African American graduating seniors in Florida are at yet another disadvantage. According to the October 2022 addition to the Bright Futures Handbook (a scholarship program providing 75%-100% of college tuition coverage for graduating Florida seniors), ONLY College Board National Hispanic Recognition Award recipients (no other demographic!) will be able to bypass the SAT score (1210 for 75%,1330 for 100%) eligibility requirements necessary to receive a Bright Futures scholarship.

     The three-day event starts with the F.R.E.S.H. Book Film Festival, sponsored by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Captain Willie Miller Instructional Center. The evening will feature two films and a workshop by renowned filmmakers Marlon Mccaulsky and Lamont Gant and purchasing of movie tickets are only $5.00.

      The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) requested a meeting with President Biden to discuss national reforms to the justice system, especially law enforcement conduct.