honored Mr. Levi Henry, Jr., Publisher (Emeritus) of the Westside Gazette Newspaper for Black History Month.
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What I am most proud of personally is my 11-year-old son. He has developed into an amazing young man. He is kind, caring and always sees the best in everyone and every situation. He inspires me to be a better person every day.
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The founding Charity Ladies were pioneers, women, who along with their husbands, purchased plots of land in Carver Ranches, which included the Hyde Park section first developed by the Veteran Administration to provide veteran housing for their families within the Carver Ranches.
My great grandmother Jennie (Patton) Farmer Williams, 1856-1938, was a former slave in Jefferson County, Florida who became a midwife for 20 years. She was born in December 1856 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. She was also a member of the Mt. Herman Lodge No. 3517 Grand United Order of Odd Fellows (G.U.O.of O.F.) in Bartow, Polk County, Florida.
Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Clarke, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, left
It was a night of reflection, celebration, and renewed dedication to improving the lives of Blacks in Broward County in a number of areas as outlined in the Broward Black Action Plan which included EMPLOYMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/BLACK BUSINESS GROWTH, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, POLITICS, HOUSING, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND TRANSPORTATION.
Sammy Davis Jr., was a popular actor, comedian, singer and dancer. After going through many racial injustices Davis used his fame for political means.