March 2022 - Page 29 of 30 - The Westside Gazette

A Child of the Civil Right Movement

March 2, 2022 Carma Henry 0

We just stood there. Daddy called us into the house and explained to us who those men were. He explained that there was trouble between the Negros and White people in Montgomery and the Klan wanted to be sure the trouble would not spread to Selma. The lesson that followed that incident would be our first on how to survive as children of the civil rights movement. We were taught that because we are Christians and because we followed the commandments of Jesus Christ, we must love everybody, but do not trust anybody unless you know them. These instructions changed my life forever. […]

MDC Homestead Campus to Rename Building in Honor of Its Founding President Dr. Roy G. Phillips

March 2, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Miami Dade College (MDC) Homestead Campus will rename Building A, the oldest structure on premises, the Dr. Roy G. Phillips Center, in memory of the campus’ founding president. A ceremony was held February 25th hosted by Dr. Phillips’ son, Roy Gene Phillips Jr.; MDC President Madeline Pumariega; MDC Executive Vice President and Provost Malou C. Harrison and MDC Homestead Campus President Dr. Oscar Loynaz. […]

Bailey Contemporary Arts Presents Abstract Punk by Tommaso Fattovich – Italian-born Artist Offers a Visual Investigation of Color and Movement

March 2, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BACA) is proud to present a solo exhibition by acclaimed South Florida visual artist Tommaso Fattovich. The works included in Abstract Punk spotlight dynamics of pigmentation and energy and are open to interpretation by the viewer. The opening reception takes place on Friday, March 4, 2022, during Old Town Untapped, from 6 to – 10 p.m.; his artist talk takes place on March 16 at 7 p.m.; and the exhibition runs through May 22, 2022. For more information, www.pompanobeacharts.org […]

James C. Boyd Funeral Home Services

March 2, 2022 Carma Henry 0

BELL Funeral services for the late James Edwards Bell – 95 were held February 23rd at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Allen officiating. SIMMONS Funeral services for the late Sandra Johnson Sim-mons- 61 […]

Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home Services

March 2, 2022 Carma Henry 0

HALL Funeral services for the late Lilly Rose Gray Hall – 73 were held February 24th at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center with Jack R. Davis officiating. THOMAS Funeral services for the late Danielle […]

Urban League of Broward County and Hispanic Unity of Florida release State of Black Broward and State of Hispanic and Immigrant Broward Reports.

March 1, 2022 Carma Henry 0

The reports are the first of their kind to be published together for Broward County. Both reports view Broward County through an equity lens – in this case – through the Black and Hispanic stakeholders of Broward County. […]

Broward College President Appointed Class C Director Of Federal Reserve Bank Of Atlanta

March 1, 2022 Carma Henry 0

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has appointed Broward College President Gregory Adam Haile, J.D., as a Class C director on its board of directors, for a term that began January 1 and will run through December 31, 2023. As a Class C director, Haile will serve on the executive committee, alongside the chair and vice chair, to perform essential functions of the Bank, including reviewing and approving its budget and strategic plan and assessing its performance. In his new role, Haile will also chair the Audit and Operational Risk Committee. […]

Davie native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s submarine force

March 1, 2022 Carma Henry 0

A Davie, Florida, native is serving aboard USS New Mexico, one of the world’s most advanced nuclear-powered submarines. Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Padron joined the Navy three years ago. Today, Padron serves as a machinist’s mate (nuclear). […]

Mike Annese Appointed to Lead Tamarac Fire Rescue as New Fire Chief

March 1, 2022 Carma Henry 0

In a unanimous vote, Tamarac City Commission appointed Mike Annese as Tamarac Fire Rescue’s (TFR) new Fire Chief, during Regular Commission Meeting. […]

History Fort Lauderdale Celebrates 60th Anniversary with New Exhibits, Events and Experiences

March 1, 2022 Carma Henry 0

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will celebrate its 60th Anniversary in the South Florida community beginning February 23. As part of its diamond anniversary year, History Fort Lauderdale will present its second visual tribute to impactful female leaders in South Florida, a PRIDE month LGBT+ exhibit, an environmental artist’s showcase, a Hispanic heritage celebration and a narrative highlighting the rise of craft beer and breweries in Broward County. These events will add to the nonprofit organization’s annual celebration of Black History Month, Native American History Month, and its signature History Makers Fundraiser. […]