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

     U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Miami) and U.S. Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-California), are sponsoring The High School Voter Empowerment Act, which would allow public high schools to be used as voter registration sites, hoping to boost young people’s voting participation and civic engagement.

     But this is not a dream. This is our reality. It’s a call to action for us to remain vigilant, informed, and united. We must remember our history, honor our struggles, and continue to fight for justice and equality. Our families have endured and continue to suffer too much for us to forget the principles they fought for and the likeness of those they fought against.

     On behalf of the Westside Gazette, it is with immense pride and admiration that we extend our heartfelt congratulations to you both as you complete your high school journey and embark on the exciting new chapter of college life. Your dedication and tireless efforts in preserving the legacy of advocacy for the Black Press have left an indelible mark on our community.

In response to the urgent need for workforce housing, Riviera Beach is launching a significant new initiative. Alfred Fields Jr., president of the Alpha Educational Foundation at the Judge Rodgers Center for Community Development, and Councilman and Board Chairperson Douglas Lawson, announced the plans for a new 140-unit workforce housing development.