Author: Carma Henry

      Hundreds of comic and sci-fi fans of all ages gathered at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) on May 11th for AARLCC-CON, Fort Lauderdale’s festival for African American comic book and science fiction enthusiasts. The event brought together local and national writers, illustrators and industry professionals to meet fans and network.

Mayor moves present police chief and publicizes replacement

     A woman was shot and killed during an altercation with a police officer Monday night in Baytown, Texas, after she resisted arrest and grabbed the officer’s taser, police said.

    Less than a year after Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams became the first Black officer to command the United States Military Academy and two years after Simone Askew became the first Black woman to lead the Corps of Cadets, West Point will graduate its largest ever class of Black women later this month, when 32 women cross the stage.

Solomon “RC” Ali has been helping minorities convert ideas to capital, and now his smart home tech company is funding churches

A Mother’s LOVE Award Reception & Celebration

The Westside Gazette Newspaper is honored to feature these contributions made by local students in our Jr. Photojournalism Program.

Circle House Coffee and the Stephen Tulloch Foundation donated $1,000 to North Fork Elementary. The check was accepted by Principal Rendolyn Williams-Amaker.

Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Michael Ford, right, from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, assigned to the deck department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), leads fellow deck Sailors in training for sea and anchor evolutions in the ship’s forecastle.

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