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Walter Lee Byrd promoted to Ninth Master Black Belt

July 6, 2019 Carma Henry 0

Walter Lee Byrd, at the age of 60 years, is a spiritual leader and longtime resident of Broward County. Mr. Bryd has been a mentor and teacher to many local church groups, children and adults in the art of GOJU Karate. He has studied Martial Arts with Grandmaster Joseph Hess, who is a former World Champion in Kick Boxing and was the head Police instructor with Broward College Police Academy in Davie, Florida since 1975 until his retirement in 2008. […]

Miami Dade College’s Eduardo J. Padrón Campus to Launch Cutting-Edge Cloud Computing Center

July 6, 2019 Carma Henry 0

To address the ever-increasing demand for experienced cloud technology professionals, Miami Dade College (MDC) will open a state-of-the-art Cloud Computing Center at the Eduardo J. Padrón Campus. As the only venue of its kind in Florida, the Center will allow technology leaders, industry experts and students to engage and learn about leading cloud platforms and receive industry certifications, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services, Generation and Microsoft. […]

Civil Rights Organization Vows to Continue Fight to Ensure All Eligible Floridians Can Register and Vote, Despite Efforts to Undermine Amendment 4

July 3, 2019 Carma Henry 0

War begets war . . . And nothing else […]

As the first Democratic primary debate of the 2020 presidential election approaches, here’s a primer with what you should know about what’s been announced so far.

July 2, 2019 Carma Henry 0

The Democratic National Committee has approved up to 12 debates with the first taking placing over two consecutive nights in June. Six debates are scheduled this year and six more set for 2020. […]

North Wing of the Broward County Judicial Complex named after Judge Thomas J. “TJ” Reddick, Jr.

July 2, 2019 Carma Henry 0

Judge Reddick passed away in 1993, but his legacy continues to live on. This past Wednesday, the North Wing of the Broward County Judicial Complex was renamed in honor of the late judge T.J. Reddick. […]

The Westside Gazette Newspaper is honored to feature these contributions made by local students.

July 2, 2019 Carma Henry 0

The Westside Gazette Newspaper is honored to feature these contributions made by local students. […]

Eta Nu’s 50th Anniversary Celebration test

July 1, 2019 Carma Henry 0

Eta Nu’s 50th Anniversary Celebration There’s an adage which states: if you fail to plan, then you plan to fail. The planning committee, under the astute leadership of Brother Harry “Eaze” Harrell, not only planned […]

TedxSistrunk 2019

June 27, 2019 Arri Henry 0

The Broward Young Black Progressives, along with the Broward Democratic Party, Ladies With a Purpose and Bit of Magic hosted TEDxSistrunk at the African American Research Library & Cultural Center on June 22. This was […]

Miami’s Own VesSoul Goes from’ Lyric Live’ to ‘Showtime at the Apollo’

June 27, 2019 Carma Henry 0

Ever since he was a little boy watching “Showtime at the Apollo” with his grandmother, Terrance “VesSoul” Cribbs-Lorrant knew he was called to sing on that stage. Now Miami’s resident “Songbird of the South,” is heading to New York’s 125th Street to represent his city at the iconic Apollo. On June 26, VesSoul will experience a moment he has been preparing for his entire life. […]

Former assistant principal charged with murder of Miami Norland High educator

June 26, 2019 Carma Henry 0

When a Norland High educator went missing under suspicious circumstances, Miami Gardens police detectives received several anonymous tips that an assistant principal, Ernest Joseph Roberts, was involved. […]