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Author: Carma Henry
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
The Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 12-year-old.
Under this administration of Trumpets, a return of the same ol tired, dangerous energy of dried dung that has long tried to silence us proud Black people are once again under attack. We are being criminalized in our communities, ignored in crises, damn near erased from history, and exploited on every front. And yet, many of us remain hesitant to stand together, unsure of who to follow or who to trust.
“Donald Trump and Republicans are cutting healthcare for more than 11 million Americans and slashing food benefits, just to give their billionaire donors massive tax cuts. If this bill becomes law, families across our state will face higher medical bills, thinner grocery budgets, and the very real threat of more rural hospital closures, all while Washington adds trillions to the national debt.
From leadership development at the Youth Empowerment Village to beatmaking and music.
The Broward Regional Health Planning Council (BRHPC) proudly names Jasmin D. Shirley, DHL, MSPH, as its 2024–2025 Leader of the Year. Ms. Shirley currently serves as the Program Director for the Centralized Intake and Eligibility Determination (CIED) Program, a critical initiative supporting individuals living with HIV.
The Broward League of Cities honored Broward County’s cities during its’ 68th Annual Dinner on June 7, 2025, at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. During the event, the organization installed Plantation Councilmember Denise Horland as its 2025-2026 President, along with the 2025-2026 Board of Directors.
celebrating health and wellness
Renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump was recently awarded the Medal of Honor by the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association, one of the organization’s highest accolades.
They call it the “Big Beautiful Bill.” They market it like a cure-all—grand, patriotic, and promising prosperity for all. But beneath the polished language and political theater lies a bill that betrays the very people it claims to serve adding $2.4–$2.8 trillion added to national debt (2025–2034)