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Meet the Philanthropist changing lives through Financial Literacy & Investing

November 7, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     I once heard a quote that says, “Change occurs when ideas pivot to execution.” With that said, my story is one of pivoting. It starts as a young man falling in love with sports like most boys from underserved communities. Thus, during my adolescence my dream was to play collegiately and, if possible, professionally. I entered my junior year as a star basketball player ready to earn my notoriety. Unfortunately, my dreams of sports were derailed by being diagnosed with a heart disorder leading to me having open heart surgery. […]

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A ninety day wonder

November 3, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     The Super has 90 days to respond to some pressing issues and it is uncertain that she has what it takes to get it done. The  sand tunnels are filled with rumors that she has hired an Image Coach to work with her on her public perception. And while she was not very interested in engaging with the community, Instagram and Linkedin tell a story of her joining community boards like Career Source Broward to rally support. If you noticed, most of her community support came from businesses from her old school district in Osh Kosh, Wisconsin, where she was ousted after principals launched a no confidence vote. […]

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He’s 9 month old and a U.S. citizen. Why does Florida DCF want to send him to Haiti?

November 3, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     Urged on by the Florida Department of Children & Families, a circuit court judge has ruled that 9-months old Ector — by birthright an American citizen — should be sent to Haiti to be with his maternal grandmother, who lives in a mountainous region and has no steady income. The Florida foster family that has raised him since he was a week old fears for his safety in a country torn by kidnapping gangs and catastrophic hunger and wants to adopt him. They are suing to keep him here in their care. […]

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Voting: Keeping Hope Alive with Stories of Two Elderly Community Residents

November 3, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     This weekend, my faith in voters and their willingness to vote was revitalized upon meeting two elderly women affectionally called Ms. Pat and Ms. Jean. They both lived in the Lake Forrest community in West Park Florida. We met them while volunteering in their community distributing door hangers containing non-partisan important voter information and notices of a new Early Voting location in their neighborhood.  […]

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Crist Cheered as the Only Choice for Governor

November 3, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     Florida A&M University, Tallahassee– Before dawn, Charlie Crist bounds out of his white Yukon into the crowd of floats, dance teams and bands lined up for the Florida A&M University Homecoming parade. Like a rock star, he’s immediately surrounded by participants and spectators clamoring for selfies. “Hey, how ya doing? Are you ready for the parade? This in one of my favorites! I can’t wait for the 100,” Crist says grinning, as everyone smiles and laughs. […]