Author: Carma Henry

Coronavirus cases have been flat across the US over the last two weeks.

     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. 

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.

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.…

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…

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…

    Recently, two dozen Black major party candidates are battling for U.S. Senate, governor and other high office positions across the country. This is already a record, and, if successful, some of the candidates would be the first Black people to hold the top elected offices in their states. 

Hundreds of people applauded — and some wiped away tears — as a Mississippi community unveiled a larger-than-life statue of Emmett Till on Friday, not far from where white men kidnapped and killed the Black teenager over accusations he had flirted with a white woman in a country store.

     In detailed research conducted shortly before the elections, AARP-sponsored data revealed how older Black voters plan to cast their ballots, their significant concerns, and their likely influence.

A Plantation, Florida, native is serving in the U.S. Navy supporting the training of naval aviation personnel and air operations.