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

Aldean Anderson Funeral service was  held June 8th at United Church of Christ. Dennig B. Bent  Funeral service was held June 8th   at McWhite’s Funeral…

       Developing meaningful relationships as a first-year student at Clark Atlanta University involves navigating various dynamics and discerning different types of connections. It’s crucial to distinguish between associates and friends, as well as roommates and classmates, and to understand the distinctions between locals and out-of-towners.

    To combat the rising number of child drownings, Florida officials are implementing new water safety measures. According to Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez, 46 children have died from drowning in 2024, emphasizing the need for prevention. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death among children aged one to four, with most incidents occurring in swimming pools. To address this, officials are advocating for swimming lessons, public education on lifesaving techniques like CPR and first aid, and awareness of weather conditions and rip tides.

     Beyond the museum, Ray founded Ancestral Rays and Ancestral Legacies, organizations dedicated to cultural awareness and youth empowerment. She provided platforms for young people to learn about their heritage and develop pride in their cultural identity. Her work in these organizations and various community initiatives highlighted her commitment to education and helping youth reach their potential.

     The racial divide in America is alive. It’s approaching points as violent as those that led to the Civil War. Social progress has inflamed Republicans’ lust for power. MAGA followers’ hatred toward Black people and others of color remains as destructive as a stick of dynamite. Unfortunately, Trump holds an ignitable fuse in one hand and controls the detonator switch with the other.

     The city’s former top cop, in a whistleblower lawsuit alleging wrongful termination, retaliation and political corruption, claims former Mayor Matthew Pigatt and former Commissioners John Riley and the late Alvin Burke, tried to sway police personnel decisions, interfered with investigations, violated the city charter and intimidated officers who enforced the law against friends and relatives.