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Ms. Helene Fairer (pronounced Farrow) of Pompano Beach, FL; affectionately known as Ms. Helen, of Pompano Beach, Florida celebrated her 100th birthday – which was highlighted by casting her 2024 ballot on Saturday, October 26, 2024
As one of the oldest Black-owned newspapers in South Florida, the Westside Gazette has long championed candidates who openly support and understand the unique struggles and aspirations of our community. It is in this spirit of freedom that we proudly endorse Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President of the United States. At this critical juncture in American history, we believe they possess the leadership, experience, and vision to move our country forward, especially for those who have been marginalized and overlooked.
Family members of the late Solomon D. Spady joined the audience at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum on Oct. 5, as the museum kicked off its 2024-2025 Season with a preview of the 100th anniversary celebration of The Spady House.
Everyday People Voting to make a Change
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC) is celebrating 50 years of journalism, marking a half-century of commitment to excellence in journalism education. As part of the celebration, the annual “Grads Are Back” program is scheduled during Homecoming Week beginning Tuesday, October 28, through Thursday, October 31. This year’s theme, “Grads Are Back 2024: Unified Voices of Truth, Integrity and Impact,” reflects the school’s enduring commitment to accurate, fact-based storytelling.
First organized in 1994, the Broward County-Wide Class Reunion Class of ‘74 was created as ad hoc group to reunite the Broward County graduates who were impacted by school closings, and in the ideological name and wake of “desegregation”.
Solar energy is among the most cost-effective sources of energy, and FPL solar energy centers also provide numerous benefits for their communities, including producing low-cost, emissions-free energy, preserving Florida’s agricultural land and protecting Florida’s environment today – and for generations to come.
In addition, individuals and businesses in 20 counties previously receiving relief under Debby, but not Helene will receive disaster tax relief under Hurricane Milton, from Aug. 1, 2024, thru May 1, 2025. They are Baker, Brevard, Clay, DeSoto, Duval, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lake, Nassau, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Putnam, Seminole, St. Johns and Volusia counties.
Though Vice President Kamala Harris has yet to visit Florida on her presidential campaign trail, her husband, Douglas Emhoff, has. The Second Gentleman made a quick stop in Miami-Dade to meet with voters and elected officials on Thursday at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex, hoping to spur civic engagement as the second week of early voting drew in.