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

Obituaries

James C. Boyd Funeral Home Services

Rickey Lamar Butler – 58   Funeral services was held October 26  at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Minister Trini Thomas, Sr officiating.   Anne Elizabeth…

Obituaries

McWhite’s Funeral Home Services

Donald Vernon Scott     Funeral service was held October 25th at Christian Life Center. Courtney Oliver Weston Funeral service was held October 26 at McWhite’s Funeral…

Feature

The Westside Gazette proudly and emphatically endorses Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President

       As one of the oldest Black-owned newspapers in South Florida, the Westside Gazette has long championed candidates who openly support and understand the unique struggles and aspirations of our community. It is in this spirit of freedom that we proudly endorse Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President of the United States. At this critical juncture in American history, we believe they possess the leadership, experience, and vision to move our country forward, especially for those who have been marginalized and overlooked.

Health

Meet the 3 Sisters Working at the Same Hospital, Following in Their Mom’s Footsteps

Three African American sisters — Nicole Gibbs, 30, and her twin sisters Caitlin and Courtney, 22 — all work at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland, continuing a family tradition of serving in healthcare. The trio, who grew up together, have become a familiar sight to patients and staff at Luminis Health, often causing people to do double and triple takes. “People always say, ‘I thought it was you—what are you doing here on dayshift?’ We look so much alike,” Nicole shared.

Opinions

NABLEO condemns statements made during recent political campaign rally

       As a body of nearly 10,000 men and women of color, and specifically those of African American and Latino descent, employed as criminal justice practitioners throughout the nation, the members and Board of Directors of the National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers, Inc. (NABLEO) have, since their inception, consistently taken an active stance against discriminatory practices in law enforcement, and other instances of social injustice that bring both division and discredit to those in the communities we serve and protect.