My previous article stated that the Diana Nyad historical marker was pending approval was in error. The recent approval of a Florida State Historical Marker honoring long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad has sparked intensified debate, particularly concerning the accuracy of the narratives presented and the marker’s placement near the historic site of the 1961 civil rights “wade-ins.”
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
The U.S. Constitution clearly has a loophole that allows a former President to serve a third term in the White House, but not as President. The maneuver available to President Trump, is that he runs on the Republican’s 2028 Presidential ticket as the Vice-Presidential nominee and JD Vance as the Presidential nominee. However, the Republican Party could nominate a new Presidential candidate.
The Harlem Tourism Board is hosting a special presentation as part of this year’s NYCxDesignFestival on Tuesday, May 20th at the Harlem Renaissance Marriott Hotel where they will feature the Birthplace of the Big Apple sculpture, created by board member, Regi Taylor, HTB’s Creative In Residence. The commemorative monument premieres 87 years after Harlem first ‘defined’ the Big Apple as its own. The official Big Apple announcement will take place during Harlem Week in August.
Target CEO Brian Cornell addressed the recent “silence” from leadership during a “tough few months” in an email sent to employees on Tuesday. Target’s decision to discontinue its diversity and equity initiatives just days after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, for which Target had donated $1 million, was interpreted as tacit endorsement of the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle programs that offer greater opportunities to historically marginalized communities.
Rev. George Ernest Cooper Funeral service was held May 17th at Calvary Temple Assemblies of God. Louretha Dantzler Funeral service will be held May 15,…
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It is with deep sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of former State Senator and Representative Matt Meadows — a devoted public servant and a steadfast pillar of the Broward County community.