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       Target Corporation’s stock plummeted by approximately $27.27 per share by the end of February, erasing about $12.4 billion in market value. The drop came on February 28, the designated economic blackout day, and coincided with mounting backlash over the retailer’s decision to abandon its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments.

    The Village of Lincoln Heights and members of the Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church have initiated a public boycott Evendale after their frustration with the Evendale Police Department and Evendale leaders regarding the neo-Nazi demonstration that occurred Feb. 7th.

Reid’s departure has drawn immediate criticism from viewers, journalists,
and activists.

For Santana, the campaign is personal. “To have a community that stood by me when Donald Trump and the rest of the world attacked us—they always had my back,” he said. “So, I have to have theirs.”

After witnessing the devastation of countless families due to unintentional severe legal violations, Attorneys Eartha and Lonnie Johnson, along with their adult attorney children decided to do something about it. The result was Crime No Crime, a fun, Family Feud-style board game that presents players with real-world scenarios that require them to determine if actions constitute crimes and if so, assess the often surprising severity of the infractions.

    Hip-hop has always been a battleground for truth, and with Power to the People, Absoloot and Kai TooTall Turner have created an album that stands as both a tribute and a challenge. This eight-track masterpiece is more than just music—it is a call to action, a history lesson, and a love letter to Black resilience.

On June 9, 1958, history was made on Fort Lauderdale Beach as Robert Payne became the first Black American to compete in the South Florida Beach Patrol Championships. As a member of a predominantly white beach patrol, Payne’s presence on the sand was more than just athletic prowess—it was a breakthrough moment in the fight for racial equality in aquatics.

The initiative comes as Black consumers are projected to spend nearly $2 trillion by 2030, according to the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility. NAACP President Derrick Johnson said that corporations rejecting multiculturalism are putting themselves at a disadvantage in a changing economy.

 “History Fort Lauderdale invites the community to join us for the opening of ‘Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,’ a momentous occasion celebrating the enduring spirit, achievements and legacy of Broward County’s African American community,” said Patricia Zeiler, executive director of History Fort Lauderdale. “This informative exhibit offers an opportunity to reflect on the profound impact our diverse residents have made through the generations and amplifies the voices and experiences that have shaped our local history.”

       For 54 years, the family of the Westside Gazette has been committed to confronting