What should have been a professional evaluation became, in the eyes of many who sat in that chamber, something far more troubling, a public spectacle of humiliation. The public rebuke and relentless interrogation of Fort Lauderdale’s first Black female city manager, Rickelle Williams, struck a nerve deep within the spirit of this community.
Author: Carma Henry
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
On April 25, 2026, friends and family gathered in celebration of the 60th wedding anniversary of Floyd and Jewell Johnson who were joined in matrimony, April 18, 1966. The Johnsons were high school sweethearts in Richmond, Virginia and made their way to Florida after Mr. Johnson’s military service and education in California.
The Morehouse School of Medicine administration is facing pushback from students over the institution’s decision to select U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick, a Georgia Republican, to deliver the graduation address.
One of the biggest sources of stress for teens is school. Tests, grades, and pressure to succeed can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like your future depends on every assignment. On top of that, many teens deal with expectations from parents or even from themselves to be perfect. That pressure can make it hard to relax or feel satisfied with what you’ve done.
The wildman lives: Elliott Wilcox, graduated from the University of Florida College of Engineering.
Yolanda Robinson, Founder of Strong Parents Strong Voices, a nonprofit organization supporting families of children with autism and disabilities through advocacy, education, and community outreach.
A window allows me to look outward at people, circumstances, systems, and situations. A mirror invites me to look inward at my tone, my posture, my motives, my habits, and my heart. Both are necessary. But wisdom, I am discovering, begins with knowing which one I am standing in front of.
As I stated in last week’s editorial, it was time to do my homework. Fort Lauderdale deserves a building that meets the needs of all its residents and businesses. And, for sure they need to hear from those of us that are not usually or earnestly solicited for input. Here’s what I found:
Intelligence and intellect is shown not advertised!
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, Mt. Hermon AME Church of Fort Lauderdale will celebrate its 120th Glorious Anniversary with two Holy Ghost-inspired worship services honoring the church’s rich legacy of faith, leadership, and community activism. The celebration begins at 9:00 a.m. under the direction of Mt. Hermon’s dynamic and visionary spiritual leader, Rev. Henry E. Green III, affectionately known as “Pastor Trae,” who will deliver the morning message.