This Thursday will be Thanksgiving, which means it’s time to feast! Sometimes, people skip over Thanksgiving and go straight to celebrating Christmas
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On November 23, New Mount Olive Baptist Church (NMOBC) and Mount Olive Development Cooperation (MODCO) came together and made an amazing effort to give out turkeys and vegetables to our community.
The Westside Gazette Newspaper is honored to feature these editorial contributions made by local students.
Different Look…Same Results!
On Saturday, November 23, 2019, New Alkebulan STEM Education Center concluded its 12 week “Got Drive” project by hosting a community STEM day and Presentation of Learning. Displaying their knowledge of history, psychology, math and science, students ranging from ages 5-11 took the stage and presented an advanced understanding of each subject. Directed by Cheryl Irving, for the past 3 months the group has studied the dynamics of drive & physics as it relates to mechanics and engineering in comparison to the way that the same elements affect our mental psyche and even social movements. Adhering to the center’s motto “Creating Creators” the students, with the help of parents and community volunteers, were able to use what they learned to physically build an operable electric car that they excitedly presented to friends and family on Saturday.
Children learn what they live. In Kimberly Harmon’s case, she grew up with parents dedicated to public service and being active in the community. Her Father was a High School History teacher and Vice-Principal. Every Summer, he ran a Reading Camp in South Philadelphia. Being of service to others was all she knew. “It wasn’t service, it was just normal life.”
Happening on the Hill
This week’s episode of Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) MMERI Forum Radio features members of the faith-based community talking about medical marijuana in the aftermath of a recent meeting of religious leaders discussing the fledgling industry.
Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., made a pitch to hundreds of Hillsborough County high school students Thursday to make the state’s only public historically Black College or University (HBCU) their top choice for higher education.
On December 14, Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD. presents the 14th Annual Holiday Gala: Building for South Florida’s Business Community, “The Future is Now.” The formal gala will take place at Hilton Miami Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Florida, 33132 and will begin with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., a silent auction, followed by a gourmet dinner, and an awards presentation