Author: Carma Henry

     On February 3, 2023, old-school music invaded the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center.  Mayor Ken Thurston of Lauderhill hosted a night of feel-good music during the 21st Annual MLK Old School Music Celebration, featuring headliner SWV, along with performing artists Maxi Priest, Blackstreet, and special guest the Old Skool Gang.  DJ Big Man Kelly kept the crowd on their feet spinning hit after hit.  

While 6.8% of consumers making above $200,000 report living paycheck to paycheck and having trouble making ends meet, 10% of those making between $150,000 and $200,000 and 12% of those making between $100,000 and $150,000 admitted a similar financial situation.

     The audacity of the Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, to decry that African Americans Studies and (by extension) his African American constituents don’t have value. Well thankfully, we are not defined by who people say we are, but by what we say we are. So, what are we telling ourselves?

I stand before you today to urge you to put our students first, not partisan politics.  There is a reason School Board members and Judges are not elected along partisan affiliations. It is expected that in our courts and our schools, we have officials who put all politics aside and do the best thing for those they represent. 

     “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.