September 2013 - The Westside Gazette

Lamar Odom’s Dad: My Son Does Not Have a Drug Problem

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LOS ANGELES — Lamar Odom is breaking his silence with his first post on Twitter since the NBA star was arrested and charged with driving under the influence last month. Odom tweeted “Seeing the snakes” on Tuesday […]

A Brown Out?: The Lack Of Black Emmy Winners By The Numbers

September 26, 2013 Dvon 0

It’s a storyline we have down to a science. We flock to the few scripted shows that star talented black actors and actresses. We nearly become die hards when we find out that the show […]

Hastings Receives 2013 Excellence in Policy Award from the Eating Disorders Coalition

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(Washington, D.C.) Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement at a briefing hosted by the Eating Disorders Coalition, where he received their 2013 Excellence in Policy Award: “This briefing is an important conversation […]

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation 43rd ALC meetings wrap up

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Iyanla Vanzant Speaks at CBCF Networking Luncheon Iyanla Vanzant likes to think of herself as an ordinary person. She grapples with work and family issues, loves two-for-one sales – even labors over the best brand […]

Eagles Tour Purple Ribbon

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Funeral services for the late Gloria Jean Williams – 58 were held Sept. 21 at Mt. Zion AME Church with Rev. George A. Hardy officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Central. Arrangements by Roy Mizell […]

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Funeral services for the late Eugene Wayne -66 were held Sept. 21 at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center with Pastor Thomas Lee Jackson officiating. Interment: South Florida VA National Cemetery, Lake Worth, Fl. Arrangements […]

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Funeral services for the late Roenna Thompson –79 were held Sept. 21 at Mount Hermon AME Church with Rev. Willie J. Cook officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home.

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Funeral services for the late Eula B. Smith – 80 were held Sept. 21 at New Mount Olive Baptist Church with Dr. Marcus Davidson officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by McWhite’s Funeral Home.

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Funeral services for the late Mother Leona Dudley – 80 were held Sept. 21 at Butler Temple COGIC with Elder Matthew Lovette officiating. Interment: Hallandale Cemetery. Arrangements by McWhite’s Funeral Home.