Author: 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

Island SPACE Caribbean Museum proudly announces Grace Foods as the presenting sponsor of the second annual Island SPACE Mango Festival, taking place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Lauderdale Lakes Middle School. The indoor festival will celebrate Caribbean culture and culinary creativity centered around the beloved mango — rain or shine.

During a tense Oval Office meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, U.S. President Donald Trump held up a printout of an article that included a screenshot he claimed showed mass burials of white South African farmers. Trump asserted, “These are all white farmers that are being buried,” using the image as part of a broader argument alleging racially motivated violence against white citizens in South Africa. However, the image Trump displayed was not taken in South Africa at all.

      Ambassador Andrew Young’s distinguished and extensive career as a civil rights leader, lauded politician, and dedicated diplomat make him one of the most respected leaders in Atlanta, the nation and the world. As a venerated champion of social justice, Young remains one of the most recognized and appreciated figures in modern day history.

Ciara Smith made history when she became the first Black and youngest mayor of Anniston, Alabama, winning a four-way race to lead a small city, where African Americans have been fighting for equity and inclusivity.

       As I sit beside my father’s bedside, time seems to bend. Each breath he takes feels sacred, and each moment that passes invites me to listen, not just with my ears, but with my soul. In this silence, there is sound. I hear the quiet truth: life is precious beyond measure.