Articles by Carma Henry

About 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
Opinions

Reminder of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights

February 12, 2020 Carma Henry 0

     Let us start right now to-day to remind our   United States President and our Government Legislators of their oath of office to follow it   and maintain the true meaning of their oath with integrity and honesty, with assurance to continue moving America forward to remain the Greatest nation on this earth according to the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. I must first say that most Americans are honest law-abiding citizens. In some case incidents around the United States, there has been deadly force carried out by some American Police killing some Black men, in separate incidents, with Unfounded claims that they were allegedly committing a crime. […]

Opinions

Commemorating our past starts with cementing our present-day legacy

February 12, 2020 Carma Henry 0

The obstacles put in place by those that wish to see us disenfranchised – from the Census to the ballot box – only prolong the inevitable changing tide and sentiment of this country. We, the people, have the power and ability to create the change we want to see. It starts with becoming civically engaged and demanding those in power act in our interest by creating policies that bring about fair and equal access to the ballot box and beyond. […]

Opinions

Plantation Politics in Minority Broadcasting

February 12, 2020 Carma Henry 0

     Earlier this month in Congress, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology will hold a hearing, “Lifting Voices: Legislation to Promote Media Marketplace Diversity,” to shed light on the challenges uniquely faced by minority broadcasters and close the loopholes that allow huge corporations to put these minority voices down. This hearing couldn’t come at a more urgent moment as the 2020 election cycle is well underway, giving broadcasters and station owners enormous influence over the content and information that voters receive. […]

National News

Snoop Dogg V. Gayle King and Ambassador Susan Rice

February 12, 2020 Carma Henry 0

     During an interview that covered a wide range of subjects, King was persistent and insistent as she pressed Leslie to respond to the resurfacing of 17-year-old rape allegations against Bryant. Bryant was not convicted of any wrongdoing in the matter. Prosecutors dismissed all charges against him after the alleged victim failed to appear in court. A civil suit brought by Bryant’s accuser was later settled for an undisclosed amount of money. […]

Local News

MASTER CHEF HEALTHY KITCHEN COOK-OFF BENEFITS UNITED WAY OF BROWARD COUNTY’S MISSION UNITEDAND EAT-TO-PLAY FOUNDATION

February 12, 2020 Carma Henry 0

        On Wednesday, January 29th, United Way of Broward County and OAD Healthcare held a Master Chef Healthy Kitchen Cook-Off event with Washington Redskins player Kenny Ladler, New England Patriots player Phillip Dorsett and other NFL Players and Military Veterans at Allied Kitchen & Bath. More than 75 local notables watched as they cooked simple, yet healthy meals to bring awareness to the importance of mental health wellness and healthy lifestyles. […]

Feature

Commissioner Barbara Jordan delays vote on Formula 1 Ordinance

February 6, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Hard Rock Stadium and Formula 1 Grand Prix organizers were forced to pump the breaks today on solidifying their plans for a May 2021 Grand Prix race in Miami Gardens. By invoking the Four-Day Rule, District 1 Commissioner Barbara Jordan delayed a crucial vote at today’s regular meeting of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners. The second reading of an ordinance Commissioner Jordan sponsored that would revise zoning regulations related to the stadium district and require approval after public hearing for automotive races, is now scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2020. […]