Author: 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

       Elaine Thompson-Herah still remembers the exact date her world collapsed. June 9, 2024. Inside New York City’s Icahn Stadium during the NYC Grand Prix, one of the greatest sprinters in history suffered the injury she wishes she could erase forever. In a devastating moment that sent shockwaves through global track and field, the Jamaican superstar ruptured her Achilles tendon, an injury severe enough to derail nearly two years of her career.

    Mindset expert Michelle Bryant Johnson has spent more than 25 years helping individuals and organizations navigate leadership, emotional wellness and personal growth. Through her work in workforce development, coaching and community advocacy, the Atlanta-based expert has become known for empowering people to transform fear, self-doubt and grief into confidence and purpose.

       For more than three decades, FL-20 has stood as a pillar of Black representation. It has been a district where Black voters weren’t just participants, they were the driving force. As the Caucus rightly pointed out, Black voters have long been the backbone and the soul of the Democratic Party. And with that comes a responsibility to protect what has been built.

       When most people think about Mother’s Day, they picture flowers, cards, and maybe breakfast in bed. But for some of us teens, it means a lot more than just a one-day celebration. It’s a chance to pause and really think about everything our moms, and the strong women in our lives, do for us, even the things we don’t always notice. Being a teen isn’t always easy, especially as a young male of color trying to figure out life, identity, and expectations all at once. And truthfully, having a parent or guardian isn’t always easy either. There are disagreements, rules we don’t like, and moments when it feels like no adult truly understands us. But at the same time, they’re often the ones checking on us, supporting us, and pushing us to become better versions of ourselves, even when we don’t realize it or appreciate it in the moment.