Author: Carma Henry

I was disgusted when I read the article about the Detroit teacher using our 44th President to compare primates. Detroit area TV station WDIV reported this screw up in education. Don, it turns out this biology teacher used a worksheet with pictures of a chimp, ape, orangutan and Obama, then asked the students to identify the primates!

DBCF Rebranding Itself with A Clarion Call from Our Ancestors

‘Test Your Bible Knowledge’

     Abner H. Cooper was born January 1856, probably in Jefferson County, Florida. He was the son of Jonas Cooper and Kitty (maiden name unknown). Census records give the place of birth of these parents as North Carolina. He married Rosa (Rose) Anna Hunter on March 22, 1880, in Jefferson County, Florida. Her mother’s name, as listed on her death certificate, was K. Roberts. Her father’s name is not known. After that, he moved around and worked on land owned by other various farmers. To this union eleven (11) children were born, two (2) of whom died in infancy.

      Victor George Spirits announced today it has just released its new bourbon Fort Mose’ 1738 nationwide. Due to overwhelming demand, the inaugural edition will first be available online and to select retailers throughout the United States utilizing its network of distributors with Republic National Distributing Company being its largest.

     The Ali Cultural Arts Center in Pompano Beach is excited to expand the South Florida musical landscape by providing a stage for the area’s best bands with the Live and Local Concert Series, showcasing all genres, including rock & roll, hip-hop, grunge, reggae, blues, classic pop, alternative and more! The series continues, on Friday, June 17, 2022, at 7pm, featuring Positively Africa, the premier contemporary African band of South Florida, specializing in a compelling blend of afro-fusion, jazz, funk, and traditional rhythms. This event is a celebration of Juneteenth and is free to the public, but registration is requested under Recurring Events at www.pompanobeacharts.org,

        In this installment of the Westside Gazette’s focus on HIV/AIDS powerhouses in our community we are pleased to shine the spotlight on Dr. Deborah Holmes, the Medical Director of the AHF Healthcare Center – Miami (Jackson North). The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is the largest provider of HIV/AIDS care in the world.

Coronavirus cases are once again rising rapidly across the US.

   Tiger Woods withdrew from the 2022 PGA Championship because of bad golf and a bad leg. Still, Tiger will live a good life. For some Americans, withdrawing is not an option.

     With inpatient psychiatric services reportedly in short supply, teenagers aren’t receiving the care they need.