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

   The Slavery Remembrance Program, a cornerstone of the Legacy of Slavery Initiative, was implemented to address Harvard’s extensive entanglements with slavery. Harvard says the latest developments would not affect ongoing research and activities. The 2022 report by the university’s Presidential Initiative on Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery detailed how Harvard enslaved over 70 individuals, benefited financially from slavery-related industries, and upheld racial hierarchies through “race science” and eugenics.

Florida Memorial University (RV) took sole possession of first place in the SUN Conference with a 59-52 victory over Southeastern (RV), who was tied with the Lions for top spot in the conference. The win lifts FMU to 15-2 overall and remain a perfect 6-0 at home in the FMU Wellness Center.

        As Fort Lauderdale pre-pares to appoint its next City Manager, the Westside Gazette sought detailed responses from the finalists to address some of the city’s most pressing issues, including climate change, infrastructure, economic equity, and sustainable growth. As the publisher, I emphasized the importance of this opportunity to hear from candidates on how they plan to lead the city into a prosperous and equitable future.

The 17th Judicial Circuit’s Judge Elijah H. Williams took the stage at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on 1/7/25 and swore Broward’s newly elected Tax Collector Abbey Ajayi into office amid pomp and circumstance. Ms. Ajayi is the first ever elected Tax Collector in Broward County! Congratulations!