Grief has a way of hitting our lives without warning. It doesn’t wait for the “right” moment, nor does it care about our plans, responsibilities, or the image of strength we try so hard to uphold. It arrives as a reminder that something meaningful has shifted in our lives. During a recent Sunday sermon, the pastor said something that echoed across the sanctuary and settled in many of our hearts: “Grief is the proof that we loved deeply and gratitude is the reminder that God still loves us.”
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There is a dangerous misinformation campaign about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The false narrative that HBCUs are somehow fragile, dependent on foreign students, or lesser-tier institutions was most recently pushed when Donald Trump suggested HBCUs would go out of business without students from China.
Please join us as former Lauderdale Lakes city commissioner Levoyd Willams educates attendees regarding the contents of the letter.
You see, paper, whether literal or digital, has become both our shield and our shackle. It’s how we document, justify,
She’s officially leaving June 5. But she plans for her last day in office to be on April 3 “to allow for an orderly transition and continuity of operations.”
The unified spirit filled the parking lot of the Westside Gazette Office as the community gathered to celebrate the third day of Kwanzaa, Ujima—Collective Work and Responsibility–hosted by the one and only Bobby R. Henry. This event was more than a celebration, a unification of individuals from different walks of life. This gathering became a safe space for reflection, learning, and connection, reminding everyone that Ujima is not only a principle, but a way of life.
Broward County Transit (BCT) will host a hybrid public kickoff meeting for the advancement of The Connector, Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study. The in-person and online meetings will take place simultaneously on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
The passing of our friend Ranger Betty Reid Soskin at 104 years old just before Christmas, on the Winter Solstice has renewed my vigor to press for truth and justice as she did. I took it as a big sign that when the sun paused for just that moment, her spirit got onboard.
The Palm Beach County Commission has approved a $1 million grant to support the planning and development of the African American Museum and Research Library (AAMRL) at the historic Roosevelt High School site in West Palm Beach. The funding marks a major step toward establishing a permanent home dedicated to preserving, researching, and celebrating African American history throughout the region.
The Westside Gazette extends congratulations to Broward Assistant State Attorney Pascale Achille, who is being formally sworn in today as a Broward Circuit Court Judge.