Religion
Elzalene Moore Thompson aka “Midget”
Loving Mother, Loving Sister Edde Campbell and Dorothy Williams aka “Tap” proceeded her in death, Addie Sanders-Owens and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Family and Friends. […]
Articles by Carma Henry
Religion
“Test Your Bible Knowledge”
“Test Your Bible Knowledge” […]
Religion
Daniel Smith, One of Last People Born to Enslaved Americans, Dies At 90
Daniel R. Smith, a civil rights demonstrator born to an enslaved father, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 19, according to The Washington Post. He was one of the remaining living people whose parents were in American bondage. Reporters say he died at a hospital in Washington at age 90. […]
Health
Voices For the Heart by Pfizer & NNPA
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and Pfizer, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, have teamed up over the past six years to raise awareness and to educate the public on matters of health for people of color. One of these health concerns is a serious but almost unknown heart risk in the Black and Brown community. It is ATTR-CM. It is likely you have never heard of it, and your doctor may also be unaware of the potential risk this condition poses to your heart health. […]
Health
Coronavirus Report: October 31, 2022
Coronavirus cases have been flat across the US over the last two weeks. […]
Health
Chemical hair straighteners linked to higher risk of uterine cancer for Black women, study hows
Women using chemical hair-straightening products are at a higher risk of uterine cancer than women who reported not using them, a new study by the National Institutes of Health found. Researchers noted that Black women may have a higher risk because they are more likely to use such products more frequently. […]
Sports
Westside Gazette’s Student/Athlete of the Week
Blanche Ely Tiger Harlem Howard, a three-star rated athlete according to 247 Sports, is this week’s Westside Gazette Student/Athlete of the Week. The 6’1” 165 pound free safety has thus far accumulated 41 solo tackles with six interceptions, significantly contributing to the Tigers’ unblemished record, which after last week’s resounding 47-12 victory over West Boca Raton, clinched the District 10- 3M title, positioning them for a state title run. Blanche Ely head coach Mike Bailey believes that Harlem personifies all of the qualities coaches seek in today’s student/athletes: size, speed, quickness, high football IQ, and academic excellence. […]
Obituaries
James C. Boyd Funeral Home Services
DORSEY Funeral services for the Edward Lee Dorsey, Sr. – 76 were held October 29th at Mount Bethel Baptist Church with Elder Jess Walker, Jr. officiating. GRAY Funeral services for the late Olivia Marisa Gray […]
Obituaries
McWhite’s Funeral Home Services
BROWN Funeral services for the late Lillie Mae Brown – 80 were held October 29th at House Of God. PUGH Funeral services for the late Willie James Pugh, Sr. – 98 were held October 30th […]
Obituaries
Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home Services
FORD Funeral services for the late Wesley D. Ford – 50 were held October 29th at New Covenant Deliverance Cathe-dral with Pastor Annette Barr officiating. MAYWEATHER Funeral services for the late Bishop Rosie B. May-weather […]