Sistrunk Boulevard has always represented something more than just a street in Fort Lauderdale. It’s a symbol of our heritage, our resilience, and our ambition for the future—a destination that proudly reflects the strength and culture of this community. And at its heart, there are beacons of our history fighting to hold on, like the Westside Gazette…. a trusted voice for our people, a testament to the power of Black journalism, and a reminder of the struggles and triumphs of our past. Founded by Levi and Yvonne Henry, the Westside Gazette embodies the true grit and perseverance of those that built and are building Black Broward County. Their legacy, forged through dedication to truth, community, and representation, is woven into the fabric of Sistrunk. We are deeply rooted, and we shall not be moved.
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
As Americans live longer, the ability to remain financially independent is an ongoing struggle. Especially for Black and other people of color whose lifetime incomes are often lower than that of other contemporaries, finding money to save for ‘old age’ is particularly daunting.
COVID-19 and influenza cases across Florida are expected to rise in November and doctors are urging people to get the new COVID booster shot and the flu vaccine as soon as possible.
“If you come from a household where you saw your parents live paycheck to paycheck, you may emulate those behaviors,” Payton says. “To address the challenges of living paycheck to paycheck, individuals must adopt proactive measures to improve their financial well-being.”
As Americans vote in the presidential elections on Tuesday an overwhelming number of Caribbean community and political activists and legislators in New York are urging Caribbean nationals to cast ballots for Vice-President Kamala Harris, the daughter of retired Jamaican economist Dr. Donald Harris, saying she is the better candidate to be the next president of the United States.
Milton, which made landfall in early October, close on the heels of the Category 5 Hurricane Helene, damaged many of the same Florida communities, primarily on or near the Gulf Coast. Mental health providers described patients who, barely scraping by financially before the storm, were now confronting cataclysmic damage from flooding or fallen trees. People without the money to evacuate, who’d ridden out dangerous hurricanes in mobile homes. And then, after Milton dissipated, an increase in nightmares, overwhelming anxiety symptoms, and other indicators of post-traumatic stress.
The 22nd Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival (GJJF) is set to spice up Miramar Regional Park with the biggest Caribbean feast of the year on November 10, 2024. Alongside signature sizzling jerk delights and mouthwatering Caribbean flavors, the festival will bring an electrifying mix of reggae and dancehall entertainment for a day to remember.
The narrative of the absence of Black fathers has been overblown. It has been perpetuated over the decades even with statistics to show the contrary. Since 1976, more resident fathers were in Black households in 2023 than any year in between. According to the National Fatherhood Initiative, “children who grow up with their dads are more likely to thrive physically, emotionally, and socially than are children who grow up without their dads.”
After weeks of controversy and armchair coaching by fans on social media, the FAMU football team seemed to catch fire in their Homecoming game vs. Texas Southern University. The Rattlers opened the game on defense and forced TSU to punt on 4th and 16 from the TSU 27-yard line. The Rattlers first possession put six on the board when Daniel Richardson found Quan Lee for a one-yard touchdown to kick off the rattler scoring after 12 plays and 70 yards. FAMU again held Texas Southern to a four and out series and they punted again. TSU returned the favor and forced the Rattlers to a four and out. The first quarter ended with the score 7-0 FAMU.
As a Black man in America, I’ve learned to listen closely when those in power take off their white robes and pointed white hats and put on red neck ties with their negroes in tow, begin to stoke fears and lean on threats. So, when Donald Trump suggested that “bad things could happen if I lose,” I took notice not out of fear but as a reminder. His words were more than just a comment—they were a direct channel to a dark part of American history where intimidation, violence, and division were tactics used to secure their position of power. It’s a message we can’t afford to ignore.