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 critical signs of Fascism, as reported, are imposing extreme authoritarian rule,  demonizing racial groups, rejecting the view that violence is harmful, supporting forceable suppression of opposition, and holding mass rallies to generate enthusiasm for their regime. Does this description fit former President/Presidential candidate Trump or VP/Presidential candidate Harris?

       The 2024 presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris means America is one step closer to electing its first female president and fulfilling the words of American journalist H.L. Mencken.      

After 28 interminable, protracted and disappointing years, the New York Liberty finally clinched its first Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Championship. In a classic slugfest where both teams won on the visitor’s floor, and tied at 2 games each,  the fifth and final game was played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Neither team shot exceptionally well in the lowest scoring of all the games, highlighted by Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu shooting a dreadful 1-19, the same Sabrina who scored the iconic 3 point shot to give the Liberty a 2-1 advantage, assuring a final game at home if necessary and indeed it was.

After 13 days from the last time the Florida Memorial University football team hit the gridiron for a contest, the Lions came back swinging against Webber International, spoiling their homecoming in a dominating 50-27 performance. The win marks the third of the season for the Lions, moving them to 3-2-1 on the year and their second in conference play, advancing to 2-1 in conference.
   FMU quarterback David Buggs finished the day going 10-of-16 for 121 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. The offensive line, led by Justyn Mack and company, was marvelous all night, leading FMU to over 200 yards rushing yards and three rushing scores. Senior Walter Wilbon led the charge with 15 carries for 102 yards and one touchdown, along with one catch for 20 yards and a score in the air. Senior George Young followed suit with 16 carries for 71 yards an one touchdown, while Rashad Green chipped in another trip to the end zone on the ground.