During an interview that covered a wide range of subjects, King was persistent and insistent as she pressed Leslie to respond to the resurfacing of 17-year-old rape allegations against Bryant. Bryant was not convicted of any wrongdoing in the matter. Prosecutors dismissed all charges against him after the alleged victim failed to appear in court. A civil suit brought by Bryant’s accuser was later settled for an undisclosed amount of money.
Author: Carma Henry
Carma Henry
Carma Lynn Henry Westside Gazette Newspaper 545 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 Office: (954) 525-1489 Fax: (954) 525-1861
On Wednesday, January 29th, United Way of Broward County and OAD Healthcare held a Master Chef Healthy Kitchen Cook-Off event with Washington Redskins player Kenny Ladler, New England Patriots player Phillip Dorsett and other NFL Players and Military Veterans at Allied Kitchen & Bath. More than 75 local notables watched as they cooked simple, yet healthy meals to bring awareness to the importance of mental health wellness and healthy lifestyles.
The Power of the Black Vote
Carrie Thomas departed this earthly life for her Heavenly home Tuesday, January 28, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Thomas was “101” years old.
Hard Rock Stadium and Formula 1 Grand Prix organizers were forced to pump the breaks today on solidifying their plans for a May 2021 Grand Prix race in Miami Gardens. By invoking the Four-Day Rule, District 1 Commissioner Barbara Jordan delayed a crucial vote at today’s regular meeting of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners. The second reading of an ordinance Commissioner Jordan sponsored that would revise zoning regulations related to the stadium district and require approval after public hearing for automotive races, is now scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
Just under a month later the first African American vote was cast in Perth Amboy, N.J. on March 31, 1870 by Thomas Mundy Peterson.
The Atlanta-based company behind the Super Soaker water gun and Nerf toy guns have been awarded nearly $73 million in royalties from toymaker Hasbro Inc., according to the law firm King & Spalding.
Black History Month originated in 1915, about 50 years after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery.
On February 3, 2020, the community celebrated the unveiling of the new computer lab and library on the 4th floor of the New Mount Olive Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale. Students have access to the new space and free tutoring every Monday of the school year from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Black History Month Trading Cards