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
Local News

BBX Capital Foundation supports Broward Center’s Student Enrichment In The Arts Program

March 12, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Thanks to a long-standing partnership with the School Board of Broward County, more than 130,000 students from Broward County schools experience live theater each year at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts through Student Enrichment in the Arts (SEAS), the largest free arts-in-education program in the U.S.  To date, more than 3.3 million students have enjoyed a SEAS performance, thanks to the commitment of generous supporters who ensure that the program continues to thrive. […]

Health

My Story: “HIV Is My Roommate”

March 12, 2020 Carma Henry 0

     People LOVE to say, “Oh she is living with HIV.” Correction: HIV is living with me. If I were living with HIV, I would live my life by HIV’s terms — and I simply cannot do that. I am a Taurus, a bull, so I am stubborn. I am no different when it comes to my diagnosis. What do I mean when I say that HIV is living with me? HIV is like my roommate. We share an apartment, but I have the master suite. Basically, I have chosen to take control of my virus and live every day to the fullest. […]

National News

Mike Drop:   After Joe Biden’s Big Super Tuesday Wins, What’s Next for Bloomberg?

March 12, 2020 Carma Henry 0

     Democrats turned out in record numbers for Super Tuesday as many are citing their desire to remove President Trump from office as a motivating factor. In the Super Tuesday state of Virginia, primary turnout was the highest ever and surpassed the 2008 primary 12 years ago when former President Barack Obama challenged former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Over 23 percent of registered voters cast ballots on March 3rd. […]

National News

VP Joe Biden signals: You’re at the table. Have a seat.

March 12, 2020 Carma Henry 0

      When Vice President Joe Biden launched his campaign for President, he made it clear that African Americans would play prominently in his appeal for support of his candidacy.  That may not seem like a revelation now that everyone talks about the “pragmatism,” the “conservative perspective” and the loyalty of Black voters to the Democratic Party.  But last spring, Biden led the way by acknowledging the relevancy of African Americans in the greatest nation in the world. […]

National News

National Museum of African American Music Announces Grand Opening Date of September 3, 2020 – Advance Tickets Now Available!

March 12, 2020 Carma Henry 0

     “We’re extremely excited to announce our September grand opening date for all of the music fans who have been anxiously awaiting the debut of this museum,” said H. Beecher Hicks III, NMAAM President and CEO. “This museum is a unique place that tells a special story. Our hope is that no matter your age, race or preferred music genre, within this museum you can find something that stirs your soul, pleases your ears and moves your feet. We encourage everyone to start planning their 2020 trips to Nashville and purchase your tickets to this first-of-its-kind institution dedicated to celebrating incredible people and moments in American history.” […]

Opinions

Ending Workforce Discrimination is Up to Us

March 11, 2020 Carma Henry 0

     During my tenure at the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), it became clear to me that access was the foundation of economic opportunity. The transportation sector lacked diversity, equity and inclusion, and this was glaringly obvious to both leadership and employees. Pathways began to emerge to grow a diverse pool of talent, but it was obvious that a more organizational framework was needed to operate at full capacity to best serve veterans, women, underrepresented, and underserved workers; groups that had been previously overlooked. […]