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Debate-Demings pounds Rubio as weak and ineffective

November 2, 2022 Carma Henry 0

US Senator Marco Rubio took a drubbing from his Democratic opponent Congresswoman Val Demings during their only debate. Demings chastised the two-term senator for supporting abortions without exceptions and his refusal to support efforts to curb gun violence. “How long will you watch people being gunned down in first grade, fourth grade, high school, college, church, synagogue, grocery store, movie theater, a mall and a nightclub and do nothing?” Demings said. Rubio appeared startled and befuddled at the scolding. […]

Don’t sit this one out: The alarms are ringing all around us

November 2, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Americans are quick to say, “I don’t get involved in politics,” or “I hate politics.” They are the faithful who recite the doctrine as though it were biblical verse. What they fail to realize is that our love-hate relationship with politics is a consequence of day-to-day life in the greatest democracy in the world. […]

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ANNOUNCES A $1 MILLION MULTI-YEAR GRANT FOR DISNEY STORYTELLERS FUND AT FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY

November 2, 2022 Carma Henry 0

The Walt Disney Company announced a $1 million grant to Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC), over the next five years, for the establishment of the Disney Storytellers Fund at FAMU. […]

The Westside Gazette Endorses these seats on the School Board of Broward County

November 2, 2022 Carma Henry 0

The Westside Gazette Endorses these seats on the School Board of Broward County […]

The Truth will Set you Free

October 27, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Anna Fusco of the Broward Teacher’s Union was seen climbing a tall fence where she straddled at the microphone… not being clear on her position of support for the Super Cartwright. Ol’ Peter is being told that Fusco is not really happy with Cartwright because while she thought she was playing Cartwright, she has recently learned that The Super has been playing her like a fiddle. […]

The midterm elections in 2022 are rapidly approaching. These elections are extremely important, and the outcomes will affect every American.

October 27, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Growing the Voices of Our Future The Westside Gazette Newspaper is honored to feature these editorial contributions made by local students. The midterm elections in 2022 are rapidly approaching. These elections are extremely […]

Clare & Chocolate Nutcracker 10 Years Artistic Brilliance “Beverly Page”

October 27, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Great artwork and phenomenal musical dance performances come from perfection of a vision, which must be practiced for years until it is right. As a teacher Bev Page for most of her career worked in schools in underserved populations, and there were always very few images of us. When they went to any performance or on any stage, there were always few that looked like us. […]

WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA

October 27, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Airman Patrick Tizano, forward, from Miami, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Dylan Dipietro, Riverside, Calif., hoist down the national ensign on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as the ship departs Busan, Republic of Korea. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships, and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. […]

Oakland Park Lifetime Native Celebrates 70 Years

October 27, 2022 Carma Henry 0

On Saturday night, October 22, 2022, Oakland Park’s beloved daughter in the community celebrated her septuagenarian years with 100+ family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers at the popular Pompano Beach Women’s Center. Deborah Butler affectionately aka “Debra Ann” is known to always have time to lend a helping hand and share her positive, uplifting spirit with anyone facing a tragic loss, food insecurity, clothing – however, she can help. […]

A Call for Black Mentors

October 27, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Today at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County, 66 percent of the Little Brothers and Sisters we serve identify themselves as Black or Biracial. By comparison, only 26 percent of our volunteer mentors identify as Black or Biracial. Currently, 56 percent of our wait list – or 462 children – are Black or Biracial. […]