In the words of the late gospel singer Lee Williams, I can’t give up now. I can’t turn around, come too far. These words ring true today more than ever. No matter what the Musk/Trump administration manipulates or concocts against us, we must remember—nothing they do can be worse than what we’ve already endured. And through all that we have come through, we did not come through it alone.
Browsing: A Message from The Publisher
Presidents’ Day, traditionally a celebration of the leaders who have shaped the United States, carries a complex and often painful significance for the Black community. While it offers an opportunity to reflect on presidential legacies, it also necessitates a critical examination of the systemic injustices perpetuated by many of these leaders.
For 54 years, the family of the Westside Gazette has been committed to confronting
If we aspire to be the best—whether as individuals, organizations, or communities, we must embrace the best in everyone. That means celebrating diversity, practicing equity, and committing to inclusion. These are not just buzzwords; they are the foundations of progress and the catalysts for meaningful change.
As Fort Lauderdale pre-pares to appoint its next City Manager, the Westside Gazette sought detailed responses from the finalists to address some of the city’s most pressing issues, including climate change, infrastructure, economic equity, and sustainable growth. As the publisher, I emphasized the importance of this opportunity to hear from candidates on how they plan to lead the city into a prosperous and equitable future.
As we witness the unfolding of Donald Trump’s latest wave of executive actions and policy directives, it’s clear his agenda disproportionately threatens marginalized communities, including Black Americans. Whether it’s targeting immigrants, attempting to rewrite constitutional rights, or engaging in blatant political vendettas, these moves are part of a larger pattern of undermining justice and equity.
Rats, in the literal sense, are creatures that infest, gnaw, and devour. They leave destruction in their wake, spreading disease and chaos. Metaphorically, R.A.T.S. infest our society with behaviors and attitudes that breed division, hatred, and inequity. They force financial collapse, annihilate unity, and devastate entire communities. But worse than material destruction, they destroy the human spirit—they destroy dreams.
No matter how deep the darkness may seem, the light will come. As James 1:17 reminds us, “Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.” This truth offers a foundation of hope even in the bleakest of times.
Dreams can come true
“We cannot predict the future. But we can create it.” This quote from Nobel Prize-winning chemist Ilya Prigogine reminds us that while we may not know what lies ahead, we hold the power to shape it. Today, Black America stands at a crossroads, facing a cycle of challenges that feel eerily familiar—from police shootings of unarmed Black people to the devastating impact of poor health care in our communities. These events echo history, like a relentless loop reminding us of where we’ve been.