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      The Ministry of Culture and Community Development in Trinidad and Tobago has joined the national community in mourning the passing of Hansley “Hans” Hanoomansingh — a beloved cultural icon, veteran broadcaster, and former Member of Parliament — who died on Saturday at the age of 83.

The Reverend Pauli Murray was a visionary legal scholar, civil rights activist, poet, and the first African American woman ordained as a priest in The Episcopal Church. A tireless advocate for racial and gender equality, her groundbreaking work laid the foundation for landmark civil rights legislation and continues to inspire movements for justice across the world.

With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Betty Jean “Lil Sis” Robinson Boyd, who entered her eternal heavenly home on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the age of 80. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family in Bracey, Virginia. 

        The Westside Gazette joins our community in mourning the loss of Roschell “Rochelle” Franklin Jr., a beloved son of Fort Lauderdale whose life was marked by service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to others.