At The Circuit in The Midtown Commerce Center on the morning of March 10, Sheryl Dickey hosted a warm and casual introduction of Senate Candidate Val Demings(D-FL). “This is one of many events that U.S. Congresswoman Val Demings will have throughout her campaign to get to know all of the Senatorial area she will represent,” said host Sheryl Dickey, President & CEO of Dickey Consulting.
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Since the first issue rolled off the press in 1971, the Westside Gazette newspaper has maintained the professional, insightful and reader sensitive reporting that has gained the trust and respect of South Florida’s African American community.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a big factor in the gas-price spike, even though the United States barely uses Russian oil. Oil is priced through a global market, which means, what happens in one area of the world can affect another.
In a nation plagued by rising gas prices, war, global warming, coronavirus, racism and inhumanity, more than 50 people in Gainesville, Florida, celebrated the life of an outstanding educator and principal Magnolia Bradley Jackson. At 104, Principal Jackson is the oldest living alumnus of Bethune Cookman University founded for Black students by Mary McCleod Bethune. Born the youngest of 11 siblings March 14, 1918 in rural Rochelle, Florida, Magnolia’s intellectual acumen sailed her through Old Lincoln High to Bethune Cookman where she earned a degree in elementary education.
Because of this message, Stacy’s family members have a very different perspective on why Rubin Stacy was lynched. The message tells of Rubin’s frightful nights in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in Broward County. It tells of the events leading up to the three-day horror Rubin Stacy endured before he was lynched by an organized vigilante mob. Note that there is evidence that the mob was spearheaded by the county Deputy Bob Clark, brother of Sheriff Walter Clark.
The event, which occurred on Friday, March 11, 2022, included Dr. Martin Luther King, Larkdale, North Side, Thurgood Marshall, Park Ridge, and Village Elementaries. I specifically chose Park Ridge because of my niece Geneva Henry, a special education teacher and her daughter Neva’eh, a second grader there. Their heartfelt invitation initiated this unforgettable experience.
History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating 60 years as a proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present a community screening of the new documentary film, “She Had a Dream: Eula Johnson’s Fight to Desegregate Broward County.” The film was locally directed and edited by Janay Joseph, NSU intern and Tara Chadwick, History Fort Lauderdale’s curator of exhibitions.
Featuring a POWER lineup of women, confirmed attendees include Congresswoman Frederica Wilson; Kelly Price; Trina; and Yoyo. This life-changing experience will encourage an evening of networking and powerful conversation for all guests alike. The star-studded event has honored the likes of Remy Ma, Lisa Raye, Faith Evans, and Betty Wright, to name a few, in the past. Stay tuned – this year’s surprise celebrity talent and performances will be announced closer to the date.
Promoting Diversity or Discrimination?
Black History Month ended on February 28, but that doesn’t mean Black history education cannot continue. Every month – especially April – is Black History Month at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, where upcoming exhibitions, programs and tours make the artistry and history of African Americans an interactive experience.