Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of the Environment will host the 2019 EnergyWaterFoodNexus International Summit, November 6-8, in the Alfred Lawson, Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium.
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Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) advances its community initiatives with the launch of its website and public repository.
What one does for his fellow man often leaves an unmistakable, indelible imprint on community, society and the world. So it is with Coach Johnny Alexander, who was honored Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Westin Hotel in Fort Lauderdale by the Eta Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Pompano Beach, Florida as its third Lifetime Achievement Award recipient following in the footsteps of previous honorees – former Blanche Ely principal James L. Jones and legendary St. Thomas Aquinas football coach/athletic director George Smith.
Technically Speaking Political Commentary “If I could have convinced more slaves that they were slaves, I could have freed thousands more.” – Harriet Tubman Our legislative…
Natural hair wearers have the support of the NAACP Florida State Conference. Last week, at the 78th Annual State Convention of the NAACP Florida State Conference, Florida delegates unanimously approved a resolution recognizing that hair discrimination is race discrimination while fighting to prohibit such practices as they relate to employment, education, sports, housing accommodations, and public accommodations.
“After the recent Commission meeting, our current County Sheriff wanted to meet with me,” said Mr. Gelin. “I was very honest about what happened to me and how I felt. He made an offer for us to work constructively together to bring about positive change and I will do that because I am about action,” said commissioner Gelin.
Authorities say a Florida police officer has been fired and is being investigated after arresting two six-year-olds for separate incidents at their schools. CBS Orlando affiliate WKMG-TV reports that Officer Dennis Turner was previously suspended pending the outcome of an internal investigation by the Orlando Police Department.
The Westside Gazette Newspaper is honored to feature these editorial contributions made by local students.
“I believe in the power of storytelling. Whether it be through a poem, a song, a play or dance performance, it is essential that stories, our stories, continue to be told. People, young and old, need to see themselves and their experiences reflected, and that’s what I’m doing through my writing and with Art Prevails Project.
This Saturday, September 28, 2019, members of the Delta Education and Life Development Foundation, Inc. (DELDF), in partnership with the Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are set to host 100 Golfers, to play in their Golf Tournament and over 20 children are registered to participate in the Youth Golf Clinic. There is still an opportunity to join the fun as a player or sponsor.