With heavy hearts but deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Levi Henry, Jr., Publisher Emeritus and Founder with his wife, Yvonne Henry (Deceased), of the Westside Gazette—a man whose vision gave voice to a people and whose purpose helped shape a community.
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The passing of Nancy Metayer Bowen has left a void that words can scarcely fill. A proud daughter of Florida A&M University, a devoted public servant, and a respected Black woman leader, her life was a testament to purpose, compassion, and unwavering commitment to her community.
A bipartisan panel of the House Ethics Committee has now concluded after a rare public hearing that she committed 25 of 27 alleged ethics violations, citing “clear and convincing evidence” tied to campaign finance and the handling of approximately $5 million in federal relief funds.
On March 30th, the room filled with applause, laughter, and the kind of love that can only be built over a century. Catherine Green sat at the center of it all—graceful, radiant, and deeply present—as she celebrated her 100th birthday, a milestone that reflected not just the passing of time, but a life rich with purpose, resilience, and impact.
Florida Memorial University (FMU) will celebrate the academic accomplishments and dedication of its outstanding students at the annual Honors and Awards Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Lou Rawls Performing Arts Center.
The Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office will partner with Broward County Public Schools and several private and charter institutions for its annual High School Voter Registration Drive, scheduled for April 1–30, 2026.
State Attorney Harold F. Pryor was recognized for his outstanding leadership by the Broward Alliance of Black School Educators during its annual S.L.I.C.E. Conference in Miramar.
A proposal sponsored by Tom Leek, a Republican from Ormond Beach, has now passed the Senate in back-to-back legislative sessions. But the House version, filed by Kiyan Michael, a Jacksonville Republican, did not receive final approval in either year, effectively stalling the effort.
His attempt to alter the state’s vaccine policies for schoolchildren failed during the now-concluded legislative session, but Gov. Ron DeSantis said he remains committed to seeing his policies pass before having to leave his post in January 2027.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Frederick Douglass understood something fundamental: identity is not granted by paperwork. It is asserted through presence, voice and participation. He claimed authorship over his own life in a nation structured to deny it. Today, we are debating whether documentation should determine access to democracy.