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A GIANT
By Bobby R. Henry, Sr.
Publisher, Westside Gazette
has Transitioned
Levi Henry, Jr.,
Founder of the
Westside Gazette,
Passes at 94 —
A Legacy Rooted
in Truth, Community,
and Unshakable
Purpose
FORT LAUDERDALE — With heavy
hearts but deep gratitude for a life well lived,
we announce the passing of Levi Henry,
Jr., Publisher Emeritus and Founder with
his wife, Yvonne Henry (Deceased), of the
Westside Gazette—a man whose vision gave
voice to a people and whose purpose helped
shape a community.
More than five decades ago, when the
stories of Black
communities
were too often
overlooked,
misrepresented, or ignored, Levi Henry,
Jr. dared to create something different. He
founded the Westside Gazette not just as a
newspaper, but as a mission—a platform to
inform, uplift and empower.
He understood then what we must never
forget now:
If we do not tell our stories, no one else
will tell them correctly.
A PAPER WITH A PURPOSE
From its earliest editions, the Westside
Gazette stood as a trusted voice for Broward
County and beyond, covering the triumphs,
the struggles, and the everyday lives of a
people deeply rooted and determined not to
The Westside Gazette Newspaper
be moved.
Under his leadership, the paper became:
• A watchdog for justice
•A champion for education and civic
engagement
• A recorder of Black history in real time
• A platform for voices too often silenced
He didn’t just print news—he cultivated
awareness, built pride, and inspired action.
THE MAN BEHIND THE MISSION
To the community, he was a publisher.
To many, he was a mentor.
To us, he was Daddy.
(Cont’d on page 8)
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Who’s
“Affordable”
Is It?
When School Closures
Become Real Estate
Opportunities
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By Bobby R. Henry, Sr.
There is a question that must
be asked plainly, boldly, and
without apology: When Broward
closes schools and opens the door
to “affordable housing,” who
exactly is it affordable for?
Because if history has taught
us anything, it is this: What
is labeled “affordable” is often
anything but for the very people
who have lived, learned, and
built community on that land for
generations.
Sacred Ground or Strategic
Opportunity?
The land surrounding Norfolk
Elementary is not just property.
Native Americans say its
sacred ground.
It sits along the river, prime
waterfront real estate in a
city where land near water is
currency. It rests in the path
of expanding rail development,
where access and mobility will
soon translate into even greater
value.
Likewise, Seagull School
is positioned next to one of
the busiest gateways in South
Florida adjacent to the Fort
Lauderdale International
Airport and a stone’s throw
from one of the busiest and most
diverse ports in the nation, Port
Everglades.
That is not overlooked land.
That is strategic land.
So, let’s not pretend.
When schools like these are
discussed for closure, we must
ask: Is this about declining
enrollment—or rising land
value?
The Pattern We Know Too
Well
We have seen this story
before.
A community often Black,
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recent accomplishment – securing
the fourth position in Home
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substantial $60,000 grant dedicated stand for freedom, equality, and opportunity for everyone.
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to campus enhancement.
or respected. Whether it’s based on race, background, or beliefs,
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or treated unfairly, it doesn’t just affect them—it affects the whole
overcast skies, the collective spirit
country. And when it feels like those struggles are getting worse
prevailed as almost 135 participants, instead of better, it adds to that sense of moving backwards.
led by Home Depot Daytona Beach
At the same time, we’re dealing with pressure from every
direction—school, social media, and expectations about success—
Store Manager Therese Watson- and it can feel like the system isn’t really built to support us. Instead
Murray, joined forces in yesterday’s participated in the vote for B-CU. These enhancements
successful effort. A Their TEEN mission PERSPECTIVE: will help create more vibrant and engaging spaces for
was ambitious, involving projects our students to retreat on campus for a brain break or
ranging from assembling Is America bookcases Falling find inspiration through the downtime.”
Backwards?
and indoor-outdoor dining sets to Home Depot’s “Retool Your School” program,
constructing arcade games, foosball established in 2009, has been a beacon for positive change,
hard for in the past is being challenged or
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student
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e total we always hear about it in school. Instead,
it can feel divided, stressful, and honestly
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d under social media, in the news, even in our own being treated unfairly today, it can feel like
neighborhoods—there’s
over 3.7 have earned forgiveness tension. People after echoes of that Biden past are credited still here. the success
are constantly arguing, picking sides, and From a teen perspective, that idea hits
through forgetting a decade how to of actually dedicated listen to each service. hard. We’re of these ones relief growing efforts up in it. We to the
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other. Additionally, close to 30,000 see friendships corrective fall apart measures over opinions, taken
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of us is this feeling that America is going communities that don’t feel as united as
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were entitled to under the law.
in Disney role of Princess Tiana
The president outlined the
broader achievements of his
administration in supporting
students and borrowers,
including achieving the most
significant increases in Pell
Grants in over a decade, aimed
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of feeling encouraged, some teens feel overlooked, like their voices
don’t matter in decisions that shape their future.
But here’s the truth: America isn’t just its problems. It’s also the
people trying to fix them. Even if it feels like the country is going back
in time, history shows that change is always possible when people
speak up. Teens today are more aware, more outspoken, and more
willing to stand up for what’s right than ever before.
So yeah, America might feel like it’s slipping backwards—but
maybe this is the moment that pushes a new generation to move it
forward again.
Princess Tiana Disney FAMU
By Tolly Carr
(Source: FAMU)
Florida A&M University has
long been a pipeline for excellence
in music, performance, and
culture—and that legacy is now
shining on one of Disney’s most
beloved characters.
From the voice behind the
original Princess Tiana to rising
performers bringing the role to
life on stage, FAMU alumnae
continue to leave their mark
on The Princess and the Frog
legacy.
Anika Noni Rose Set the
Standard for Princess Tiana
Before the stage adaptations and
live performances, there was
Anika Noni Rose.
The FAMU alumna made
history as the voice of Princess
Tiana in Disney’s 2009 animated
film The Princess and the Frog.
Her performance not only
introduced Disney’s first Black
princess but also set a high
bar for authenticity, musical
excellence, and cultural impact.
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A Clinical Perspective on Common Health Conditions Affecting Black Women
Black Women’s Health Disparities
Highlight Gaps in Research and Care
By Dr. Ayanna Quamina
Minnesota Spokesman Recorder
Ain’t That A VHIT
Learning to Lead
Beyond What
Happened—To Us
and By Us
By Von C. Howard
I recently had an
unscripted conversation with a colleague, one
of those moments that does not show up on
your calendar and cannot be rehearsed. It was
real, unpolished, and necessary. What began as
casual dialogue turned into a moment of truth
telling, where titles were put down and honesty
took the lead. As we talked, we realized that
although our experiences unfolded in different
professional settings and personal spaces, the
situations themselves felt familiar to us both.
Different rooms. Same lessons. By the end of
the conversation, it was clear that the exchange
itself was a step forward for both of us, personally
and professionally.
That conversation surfaced a truth many people
have lived with but struggle to name: growth
requires learning how to close the door behind
you and walk through the door in front of you.
Closing the door does not mean forgetting
what happened. It means choosing not to carry
it with you. For some, this looks like leaving
a workplace where your contributions were
consistently overlooked. For others, it may
be stepping away from a role you outgrew but
stayed in out of loyalty or fear. And sometimes,
it means releasing the version of yourself that
responded out of frustration instead of clarity.
Some of what we carry happened to us. Some
happened by us. Both deserve reflection. Neither
should define us.
We also talked about how difficult it is to move
forward when your name or character has been
questioned. Many of us know what it feels like
to walk into a room knowing a conversation
Black women’s health disparities remain
a critical issue as limited research funding
continues to impact care, treatment and
understanding of common conditions
affecting Black women.
When One Door Closes, Walk
Taller Through the Next
happened before we arrived. Maybe a
rumor was passed along. Maybe your
intentions were misunderstood. Maybe
your silence was mistaken for weakness.
The instinct is to explain yourself, to
clear the air at every turn. But lived
experience teaches that not every
narrative requires your response. Often,
showing up consistently, doing the work
with integrity, and letting time reveal
the truth speaks louder than any defense
ever could.
Remaining your best self in chaotic
moments is not about perfection; it is
about posture. Chaos can look like office
politics, family tension, or seasons where
nothing seems stable. Being your best
self may mean choosing not to respond to
an email immediately because emotion
is speaking louder than wisdom. It may
mean listening more than you talk or
taking a breath before making a decision
that cannot be undone. These small
choices shape how we grow.
Walking through the door in front of you
takes courage. It often means stepping
into uncertainty while leaving behind
familiarity, even when that familiarity
includes pain you learned to manage.
Some doors close because the season
has ended. Others close because staying
would keep you from becoming who you
are meant to be.
This reflection is for anyone who has
been there or will be. Life and leadership
are not just about opening doors for
others. They are also about knowing
when to close one for yourself. Close it
honestly. Walk forward intentionally.
And trust that growth often begins with
a real conversation and a brave step into
what’s next.
Women’s health research has
historically been underfunded, and
the numbers tell a sobering story.
In 2023, the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) invested less than 8%
of its total grant funding in women’s
health, about $3.4 billion out of a
$43.7 billion budget. While that may sound
substantial, it represents only a small share
of the resources devoted to understanding half
the population. Research specifically focused
on Black women’s health is even more limited.
Estimates suggest that only about 2% of U.S.
health research is dedicated to studying the
health needs of Black women. Organizations
such as the Black Women’s Health Imperative
are working to change that. With support from
a $1.2 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg
Foundation, the organization has launched
initiatives to address these disparities, including
the largest menopause and perimenopause survey
ever conducted specifically for Black women.
(Cont’d on page 6)
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Food Distributions
Food Giveaways
- MAU Foundation Food Distribution, Every Wednesday,
from 12 to 1 p.m., while supplies last at 1905 W 35th St.,
Suite 105 Hialeah, FL. Supporting Local Families with Free
Groceries.
- Free Drive - Thru Food Distribution, Wednesday, April
8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Miami Gardens Community
Service Center, 16405 NW
25th Ave., Miami Gardens,
FL. First Come, Firs Served
while supplies last.
- Mayor Eileen Higgins
City of Miai partner with
Farn Shares for a Food Distribution,
Drive-thru and
walk-thu Wednesday, April
8th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
at Charles Hadley Park,
1350 NW 50th St., Miami,
FL 33142. First come, first
served, while supplies last.
For more info call (305) 250-
5300.
- Joshuas Heart Foundation
Mobile Food Distrubution,
Saturday, April 11 at
10 a.m., at 3000 NW 110 St.,
Miami, FL 33167. Hosted by
KIPP: Miami. Walk-up only.
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Sundays April 12 at
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Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
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When Disagreement
Becomes Disparagement:
The Cost of Speaking Up
for Our Most Vulnerable
By Dr. Harleen Hutchinson
Part Two of a Two Part
Series
This perspective is not abias to
be dismissed, it is an expertise
to be valued. Yet too often,
it is met with skepticism or
discomfort, particularly when it
challenges dominant narratives.
The cost of speaking up, then,
becomes more than professional
disagreement. It becomes personal.
It is the weight of holding
the stories of families who
have been marginalized, while
navigating systems that may
not be prepared to hear those stories. It is the risk of being
labeled, dismissed, or silenced for bringing forward truths that
complicate the narrative.
At the center of this conversation are families, families who
have often experienced significant adversity, including poverty,
systemic racism, community violence, and intergenerational
trauma. These families frequently enter the child welfare
system not because of a lack of love, but because of a lack of
support. Yet they are often judged through lenses that fail to
account for their lived realities. Their behaviors are scrutinized
without context, and their voices are too often absent from the
decisions that affect their lives.
When professionals speak on their behalf, we are not simply
presenting information. We are carrying their humanity into
spaces where it is at risk of being overlooked. We are giving
voice to babies who cannot express the impact of separation,
to children who cannot articulate their confusion and fear, and
to parents who are navigating systems that may not fully see
or understand them. To dismiss or disparage this work is to
diminish the humanity of the very families the system is meant
to serve.
This raises an urgent question: where is the humanity in
our systems?
A just system must make room for disagreement, but it
must also uphold the dignity of those who participate in that
process. Disagreement without disparagement requires respect
for professional expertise, engagement with the substance
of testimony rather than personal attacks, and an ongoing
commitment to examining how bias, both implicit and explicit
may influence decision-making. Judicial canons exist to ensure
fairness, impartiality, and integrity. These are not abstract
ideals; they are the foundation of public trust in the system.
When those standards are not upheld, when bias influences
tone or decision-making, the impact extends far beyond a
single case. It shapes how professionals engage, how families
experience the system, and how justice itself is perceived.
Accountability, therefore, is not about criticism, it is about
strengthening the system to function as it was intended.
Judges hold immense responsibility, and with that
responsibility comes the obligation to ensure that all voices
are heard and respected, particularly those speaking on behalf
of the most vulnerable. Professional organizations, legal
communities, and broader stakeholders must also play a role
in upholding these standards, advocating for ethical practices,
and addressing concerns when they arise.
At the heart of this work are those who cannot speak for
themselves. Babies who cry in unfamiliar spaces, unable to
understand why they have been separated from their caregivers.
Young children who internalize loss without the language to
express it. Families who navigate systems that often see them
through a lens of deficiency rather than resilience. These voices
depend on professionals who are willing to step forward, to
speak with integrity, and to advocate for what is not always
visible.
If those voices are silenced, if professionals are discouraged
from speaking openly or fear the consequences of doing so, we risk
losing something essential. We risk losing the very perspectives
that are necessary to ensure just and compassionate outcomes.
As a Black professional in this field, I remain committed to
this work because I believe in the power of relationships to heal,
in the resilience of families, and in the possibility of systems
that truly center humanity. But belief must be accompanied
by action. We must be willing to name when disagreement
becomes disparagement. We must be willing to hold systems
accountable when they fall short. And we must continue to
stand for the children and families who rely on us, even when
it is difficult.
Because in the end, this is not about professional ego or
individual disagreement. It is about the lives of children and
families who deserve to be seen, heard, and valued. It is about
ensuring that justice is not only done but done with dignity.
And that is something we cannot afford to compromise.
Stephen Miller and the
Passover message
By Jonathan Klate
Stephen Miller, President Donald J.
Trump’s repellent senior advisor, deputy
chief of staff, and director of the interagency
Homeland Security Council, posted on social
media two months ago:
“Plenty of countries in history have
experimented with importing a foreign
labor class. The West is the first and only
civilization to import a foreign labor
class that is granted full political rights,
including welfare & the right to vote. All
visas are a bridge to citizenship. In America, for generations
now, the policy has been that anyone who would economically
benefit from moving to the US can do so, exercise the franchise
in the US and their children, the moment they are born, will be
full American citizens with all the rights and benefits therein.”
Miller called for a “labor class” excluded from citizenship
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DEFENDERS OF DEMOCRACY
vs. DESTROYERS
“The No Kings Protests linked to the Nuclear
Media Blackout as defenders of democracy
will not yield nor fail to stop the destroyers.”
John Johnson II 04/08/26
By John Johnson II
Democracy does not collapse with a
bang—it decays when power begins to
believe it is permanent, unquestionable,
and immune to consequence. That is
the moment a presidency ceases to
serve and begins to consume. That is
the moment we cross the line between
Defenders of Democracy and Destroyers
of Democracy. The destroyers crown
themselves as indispensable. But they
misunderstand the fundamental truth:
the people are not merely the ground,
they are the ocean, capable of swallowing any illusion of
permanent power.
The illusion of a “king” is the first deception. Destroyers
construct a pyramid, BUILT LIKE A HOUSE OF CARDS, and
place themselves at its opening, seething with hatred and
vengeance.
Yet the structure is not impregnable. The people possess
the existential power to change the political landscape. The
president is merely the narrow tip, suspended above the very
citizens he depends on. The moment the people withdraw
belief, compliance, and participation, the structure does not
weaken—it collapses. No decree, no speech, no show of force
can stabilize a power that has lost the consent of those who
sustain it.
The visible hand, voice , and unity of the people are the
forces destroyers fear most. Presidential power thrives in
shadow executive orders signed quietly, policies disguised in
complexity, misinformation repeated until it sounds like truth.
But the people possess something far more disruptive than
any executive order: collective refusal. They are ballots cast in
defiance, coalitions formed across lines meant to divide, and
the continuously growing “No Kings” protests that signal a
simple, defiant truth—America bows to no King. These are not
symbolic acts, but rather structural pressure points.
And then there is the most feared weapon of all—the
NUCLEAR MEDIA BLACKOUT. It is not chaos. It is
coordination. It is not noisy. It is silence weaponized. At
a predetermined hour, across cities, towns, and suburbs,
millions of Americans simultaneously turn off their televisions,
silence their phones, shut down their streaming platforms,
and disengage from every device that feeds the machinery
of profit and propaganda. In that moment, ratings collapse,
advertising revenue evaporates, and the economic lifeblood
of misinformation-driven power begins to hemorrhage.
Billionaires who finance deception feel losses in real time.
Networks that amplify distortion go dark in influence if not
in signal. The system, built on attention and consumption, is
starved.
Understand this clearly: no government, no president,
no billionaire is powerful enough to force people to watch, to
listen, or to engage. Silence cannot be policed. Disengagement
cannot be outlawed. And when silence is synchronized, it
becomes a force more disruptive than any protest march. It is
the withdrawal of oxygen from a fire that depends on deception
to survive. Presidential overreach behaves like a storm, but
storms pass. The people are the tide—steady, relentless,
inevitable. The tide does what no storm can do: it reshapes the
political landscape. And history has never recorded a single
victory of a King over the tide.
The final charge is not gentle because the moment is not
gentle. Defenders of democracy must abandon the comfort of
spectatorship. Your ballots are weapons. Your coalitions are
fortresses. Your grassroots movements are engines of change.
Your protests are signals of awakening. And your silence—
strategically deployed, nationally coordinated, and relentlessly
repeated through the NUCLEAR MEDIA BLACKOUT—is the
most powerful force of all.
YOU ARE THE JUDGE!
A day of inspiration,
then infamy
By Tom H. Hastings
On 4 April 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. gave one of the most comprehensive,
brave, ethical, compassionate, eloquent
speeches of his life, Beyond Vietnam: A time to break the silence.
Some say it was the speech that moved enough Americans
against the war so that it made it impossible for that war to
continue except as one opposed by most Americans, especially
important politically because there was conscription.
Some say that speech, delivered at the Riverside Church
in New York city, was the moment that triggered plans to
assassinate MLK. Indeed, President Lyndon Johnson was
enraged at King for stepping out of his Civil Rights lane and
into the peace movement that was gathering energy and
numbers. With one speech, King created a new, very large, and
increasingly powerful coalition.
And so, one year to the day later, 4 April 1968, Dr. King
was in fact assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, and Black
communities across the US erupted into riots big and small
in some 100 US cities and towns. King was simply regarded
as the favorite son, the hero who spoke overriding ethical
truths no matter the risk to himself, and always to the benefit
of Black people who had suffered centuries of kidnapping,
inhuman treatment, slavery, Jim Crow segregation, lynching,
discrimination, police brutality, redlining, over incarceration,
medical research victimization, voter suppression, lower access
to health care, and much more. King, more than anyone, kept
Black communities far less violent in their social movement
struggles.
King’s assassination--the violent ending of a young life of
such remarkable achievement, the hero of his people--lifted the
proscription against violence for many who simply could not
stand this ultimate act of profound cruelty and disrespect of an
entire persecuted race. While some serious rioting had broken
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What’s next for
the No Kings
movement?
By Rob Okun
It was
the largest
protest in
US history.
More than
3300 rallies
in all 50
s t a t e s
and more
on every
continent
across the globe. It’s an
understatement to say
No Kings III was an
overwhelming success.
It wove a rich tapestry
of defiance, featured
colorful, handmade signs,
encouraged friends and
family to rally together, and
was supercharged by firsttime
participants. A strategy
of “Each One Reach One”
contributed to the astonishing
turnout. Last June, five
million people came to No
Kings I. Seven million were
at No King II in October. On
March 28 there were between
eight and nine million!
Remarkably, among first-time
attendees were those who had
voted for Donald Trump more
than once. There’s a synergy
at play: as his poll numbers
plummet, the No Kings
movement rises.
Sure, everyone, it’s fine to
absorb what happened, but
then, No Kings organizers
say, “let’s get back to it.” If
we’ve learned nothing else
these past 18 months, it’s that
democracy is not a spectator
sport and citizens can’t afford
to stay on the sidelines. The
people of Minneapolis showed
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Pete Hegseth’s
Crusade
By Mel Gurtov
“ W h e n
fascism comes to
America, it will
be wrapped in a
flag and carrying
a cross.”
– Sinclair
Lewis
Sinclair
Lewis would have recognized
Pete Hegseth immediately—a
Christian nationalist whose
religious beliefs, tattoos, and
now his policies let everyone
know he’s on a crusade to
do no good. And what more
perfect position from which
to crusade than secretary of
war. This is a man who says:
“There would be no Europe
and no America” if not for the
Crusades—a gross distortion
of history that nevertheless
shapes his view of the military
and US national security.
The US military has
become too soft, Hegseth
says. It is infested with woke
culture and needs to restore
a “warrior ethos.” Liberal
generals have been recruiting,
retaining, and promoting all
the wrong people. They need
to be rooted out. He has fired
or forced out several senior
officers, most recently the
army chief of staff, and he has
blocked promotions of women
and Black generals. On the
other hand, Hegseth has
pardoned soldiers who have
been convicted of violating the
laws of war. Military justice
is wrongheaded when it jails
soldiers who are heroes, he
has said.
Hegseth and the Press
Like his commander-inchief,
Hegseth despises an
inquiring press that raises
uncomfortable questions
about his policies and tends
to support liberal military
leaders. The press has been
under attack at the Pentagon
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BUSINESS
UNITY IN THE
COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
Deeply Rooted
Huntsville Trumpeter
Elijah Winslett
Wins Omega Talent
Hunt in 7th District
MARIETTA, GA – Elijah Winslett,
a trumpeter from Huntsville, Alabama,
won the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Seventh District Talent Hunt competition,
grabbing a First-Place trophy and a
$1,800 scholarship award. The event was
part of the 89th Annual Seventh District
Meeting held on March 27 in Cobb County.
David Carter of Marietta, who serves
as the Seventh District Talent Hunt
Chairman, said this year’s event was
one of the best-ever competitions.
“Each participant was capable of being
crowned winner, and only percentages
separated them,” he said. Indeed,
each participant was a winner, as
they each had won local competitions
to advance to the District stage.
“We are pleased to send Elijah on
to represent the 7th District states
of Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, and
Alabama in the international Talent
Hunt Showcase with winners from 12
Omega Districts, during the Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity international
convention taking place in Cincinnati,
July 30 - August 2,” Carter added.
Other participants in the competition
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The District Seven Talent Hunt program of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,
Inc. was held in the Kennesaw Ball Room of the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly
Hotel on Friday, March 27th, located at 2450 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta,
GA 30039. Contestants were (from left to right) Jaydon Davis Drama, Jacksonville,
FL., Elijah Winslett, Trumpeter, Huntsville, AL., Torrin Green, Violinist,
Hattiesburg, MS., Torin Kyemba, Pianist, Huntsville, AL., MS, Destiny
Brown, Vocalist, Atlanta, GA., Montre’ Walker, Pianist, Jackson, MS., Natalja
Rawls, Dancer, Orlando, FL., and Lily Legend, Dancer, Lawrenceville, GA.
were Jaydon Davis, who performed a dramatic sketch, from Jacksonville,
Florida; Torrin Green, a violinist from Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Torin Kyemba,
a pianist, Huntsville, Alabama; Destiny Brown, a vocalist from Atlanta, Georgia;
Montre’ Walker, a pianist from Jackson, Mississippi; Natalja Rawls, a dancer
from Orlando, Florida; and Lily Legend, a dancer from Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Co-hosting the 7th District Meeting and Talent Hunt were the Chi Gamma
Gamma Chapter (Cobb County) graduate Omega Psi Phi chapter and Alpha
Delta Nu (Kennesaw State University) undergraduate chapter.
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A Clinical Perspective/Health Conditions Affecting Black Women from Page 3
Still, the overall level of research focused on Black
women’s health remains deeply inadequate. This means
there is limited information about how conditions uniquely
affect Black women, how symptoms present differently in
our bodies, and what treatments may be most supportive for
our population.
As the only Black naturopathic doctor actively practicing
in the state of Minnesota, I am particularly aware of these
gaps, I see them reflected in my patients’ experiences every
day.
Learning how your body works is one of the most powerful
first steps toward protecting your health. Because large
institutions have yet to fully prioritize research in this area,
I’m sharing insight from the clinical side. Below are three of
the most common conditions I see among my Black women
patients, along with a brief look at both conventional and
naturopathic approaches.
Fibroids
What it is: Also known as leiomyomas, fibroids are common
benign growths made of uterine muscle and connective
tissue. They affect many women during their reproductive
years, but occur significantly more often in Black women.
Although fibroids are noncancerous, they can cause
problems depending on their size, number, and location.
Some women live their entire lives without realizing they
have fibroids, while others experience severe symptoms.
These may include:
• Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
• Bleeding between cycles
• Severe menstrual cramping
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Constipation
• Frequent urination or difficulty emptying the bladder
• Abdominal fullness or distention (many women say
they look several months pregnant)
Conventional approach:
Depending on severity, conventional medicine offers
several treatment options, including:
Hormonal medications
such as leuprolide to
suppress estrogen
Surgical removal of
fibroids (myomectomy)
Procedures such as
BEFORE THE BOARD OF NURSING
uterine artery embolization or MRI-guided therapies
Dr. Q’s approach:
In naturopathic medicine, the focus is on addressing
underlying causes. In my clinical experience, fibroids often
correlate with chronic stress and hormone imbalance.
One of my preferred diagnostic tools is a salivary cortisol
and hormone panel, which helps us understand how a
patient’s stress hormones and reproductive hormones
interact. From there, we create a personalized protocol that
may include:
Stress management strategies
Nutrition and eating habit adjustments
Sleep optimization
Targeted supplementation, such as phytoestrogens or
adrenal adaptogens
While naturopathic medicine does not surgically remove
fibroids, I have seen cases where fibroids shrank significantly,
sometimes to the point that they were no longer visible on
imaging.
Perimenopause and Menopause
What it is:
Globally, an estimated 1.2 billion women are currently
transitioning through menopause, the largest number
in human history. In recent years, perimenopause and
menopause have received increased attention as more
women share their personal and clinical experiences.
Perimenopause and menopause are not diseases or
signs that the body is failing. They are natural biological
transitions as the body moves from one hormonal phase
of life to another. However, because estrogen is one of the
body’s most biologically active hormones, the transition can
feel overwhelming for many women.
Common symptoms include:
• Hot flashes
• Mood changes
• Sleep disruption
• Brain fog
• Irregular menstrual cycles
Fortunately, once hormones stabilize, many of these
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CHURCH DIRECTORY
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Dr. Micah C.T. Sims, Senior Pastor & Servant Leader
Dr. Micah C. T. Sims, Senior Pastor & Servant Leader
RD
405 405 NW NW ESTHER ESTHER ROLLE ROLLE (3 ) AVENUE (3rd) AVENUE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33060
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33060
(954) 943.6220
email: bethelamepompano@gmail.com
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Church Office Hours: Tuesday- Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 pm
SUNDAY WORSHIP ........10AM
Church Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 10am to 4pm
SUNDAY
TUESDAY BIBLE
WORSHIP......10AM
STUDY....... 7PM
TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY........7PM
CHRIST
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COMMUNITY
Harris Chapel Church, Inc.
Rev. Stanley Melek, M.Div
e-mail: harrischapelinc@gmail.com
2351 N.W. 26th Street
Oakland Park, Florida 33311
Church Telephone: (954) 731-0520
SERVICES
Sunday Worship........................10:30 AM
Church School................................................9:00 AM
Wednesday (Bible Study).........11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Living Waters Christian Fellowship
Meeting at Central Charter School Building #5
4515 N. St. Rd. 7 (US 441)
(954) 295-6894
SUNDAY SERVICE: 10 AM
Iwcf2019@gmail.com (Church)
lerrub13@gamil.com (Pastor)
Rev. Anthony & Virgina Burrell
Jesus said, ‘‘let anyone who is thristy come to Me and drink.” (John 7:37)
Mount Hermon A.M.E. Church
Reverend Henry E. Green, III, Pastor
401 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Phone: (954) 463-6309 Fax: (954) 522-4113
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Email info@mthermonftl.com
SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES
Worship Service....................................9:00 AM
In person/www.mounthermonftl.or/YouTube Live/FaceBook
Church School.............................9:30 AM
BIBLE STUDY: Wednesday........................10:00 AM
Bible Study Wednesday ...............7:00 PM via Zoom
Meeting ID: 826 2716 8390 access code 55568988#
Daily Prayer Line.............................6:00 AM
(716) 427-1407 Access Code 296233#
(712) 432-1500 Access Code 296233#
New Mount Olive Baptist Church
Dr. Marcus D. Davidson, Senior Pastor
400 N.W. 9th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Office (954) 463-5126 - Fax: (954) 525-9454
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday- Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY
Sunday Services: In Person
8:00 AM and 10:45 AM
Virtual..................9:00 AM
Sunday School....................9:30 AM
Wednesday Encountering Truth
Noonday Bible Study...........12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Where the Kingdom of God is Increased through:
Fellowship, Ledership, Ownership and Worship
As we F.L.O.W. To Greatness!
CULTURE
CHURCH ANNOUCEMENTS
NEW BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH
959 DELLA TOBIAS AVE., CLEWISTON, FL
Reverend Clarence Honor and
First Lady Charlann
Jackson Honors, Esq.
SUNDAY WORSHIP
SERVICE..... 10:00 a.m.
MEETING ID 7871410293
PASS CODE bethel2
TUESDAY NIGHTS BIBLE STUDY ..............
6:00 p.m.
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Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Danny L. McKenzie, Sr., Senior Pastor
2251 N.W. 22nd St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
P.O. Box 122256, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Church: (954) 733-3285 - Office: (954) 733-3606
Email: mountnebobaptist@bellsouth.net
Website: www.mountnebaptist.org
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Sunday School ..........................8:30 A.M.
Sunday Worship ....................10:00 A.M.
Tuesday Night Bible Study..............7:00 P.M.
"A Great Place To Worship"
Celebrating 100 Years of Blessing!! 1925-2025
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Dr. James B. Darling, Jr., Pastor/Teacher
1161 NW 29th Terrace; Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310
(954) 581-0455 - (FAX) 581-4350
mzbc2011@gmail.com - www.mtzionmbc1161.com
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday - Friday 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
WORSHIP SERVICES
Sunday Worship...................................................10:15 A.M.
Communion Service (1st Sunday) .........................10:15 A.M.
2nd & 4th Tuesday Night Prayer Workshop/Bible Study................7:00 P.M
Wednesday Night Prayer Service.......................6:30 P.M.
Wednesday Night Church School ............7:00 P.M.
"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength"
New Birth Baptist Church
Catheral of Faith International
Bishop Victor T. Curry, M. Min., D. Div. Senior Pastor/Teacher
ORDER OF SERVICES
Sunday Worship.............................9:30 AM
Sunday School ..............................8:30 AM
Tuesday Bible Study...................7:00 PM
Wednsday Bible Study..................10:30 AM
(305) 685-3700 (0) * (305) 685-0705 (f)
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St. Ruth Missionsary Baptist Church
Pastor & First Lady Anthony R. Manuel
145 NW 5th Avenue
Dania Beach, FL 33004
(954) 922-2529
www.strmbc@att.net
WORSHIP SERVICES
Sunday Worship .........................................10:00 AM
Sunday School.......................................8:30 AM
Wednesday (Noon Day Prayer) ..................12 Noon
Wednesday Night Bible Study ...............7:00 PM
Website: www.struthmbc.org
"Celebrating 118 Years of Service"
The New Beginning
Embassy of Praise
The Most Reverend
John H. Taylor, Bishop, Sr. Pastor
Dr. ML Taylor, Executive Pastor
4035 SW 18th Street, West Park, FL 33023
Sunday Worship Service ..................... 11:00 a.m.
Conference Line - 848-220-3300 ID: 33023
Bible Study - Tuesdays......................... 7:30 p.m.
Noonday Prayer Wednesdays..........- 12:00 noon
Come Worship With Us For Your New Begnning!
Victory Baptist Church Independent
Pastor Keith Cunningham
2241 Davie Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Church: (954) 284-9413
Sunday School .................................................9:45 AM
Worship Service Sunday Morning..................................11:00 AM
Sunday Evening Service.........................................6:00 PM
Bible Study...................................................7:30 PM
Wednesday Evening Bible Study & Prayer ........................7:00 PM
Saturday Morning Soul Winning/Visitation..............10:00 AM
Men’s Fellowship (Every 2nd & last Tuesdays)................6:00 PM
Ladies Fellowship (the last Saturday of each month)..........................5:00 PM
Youth Fellowship (Every Friday)...............6:30 PM
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We STRIVE to PROVIDE Ministries that matter Today to Whole Body of Christ,
not only the Believers, but also for those stranded on the “Jericho Road”!
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Come to the WILL.....We’ll show You the WAY: Jesus the Christ”
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Williams Memorial C.M.E. Church
646 NW 13th Terrace
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Phone: (954) 488-0079 Email: wmcmecfl@gmail.com
Website: www.wmsfl.org
Reverend Gloria W. Dixon, Pastor
Email: gdixon5 @ bellsouth.net
WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY
In person, via Zoom; ID: 954-462-8222, 646-558-8636
Stream Facebook Live @ WMCMECHURCH
Sunday School ................................. 9:00 AM
Sunday Worship Service.................. 10:00 AM
Wednesday Bible Study..................... 7:30 PM
Tuesday Prayer Meeting......................7:30 PM
"Celebrating Over 100 years of Service"
Every Christian's Church
SUNDAY @11:00 am
Phone (313) 209-8800 Conference ID 1948-1949
Bible Trivia
‘Test Your Bible Knowledge'
Angelology is defined as the study of angels. The word angel,
whether taken from the Hebrew mal’ak or from the Greek angelos,
means messengers. Today our trivia will be on angels.
1) Angels were climbing up and down this structure in Jacob’s
dream
2) An angel with a sword blocked the path of this prophet and his
donkey?
3) An angel cared for this depressed prophet, telling him to “Get
up and eat”.
4) An angel touched this prophet’s lips with a burning coal?
5) An angel kept these animals from munching on Daniel?
6) An angel sprang this disciple from prison, though he was
chained between two guards?
7) Angels took care of Jesus after this desert ordeal?
Answers – 1) Genesis 28:12 ; 2) Numbers 22:21-35 ; 3) 1st Kings
19:5-8 ; 4) Isaiah 6:6-7 ; 5) Daniel 6 ; 6) Acts 12:5-11 ; 7) 1-11
Gone Too Soon, Never Forgotten:
The Life, Legacy, and Love of
Nancy Metayer Bowen
By Bobby R. Henry, Sr.
Publisher & CEO,
Westside Gazette
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A
light that shined brightly in
the community has been tragically
extinguished, but its
glow will never fade.
The passing of Nancy Metayer
Bowen has left a void
that words can scarcely fill.
A proud daughter of Florida
A&M University, a devoted
public servant, and a respected
Black woman leader, her
life was a testament to purpose,
compassion, and unwavering
commitment to her community.
While the circumstances
Mrs. Alexis Gaines-Sullivan,
Funeral Director,
Insurance Agent & Preneed
surrounding her death are
heartbreaking, this moment
calls us not only to mourn but
to remember.
A Rattler’s Spirit, A Leader’s
Heart
Nancy Metayer Bowen carried
the spirit of FAMU wherever
she went. She was more
than a graduate she was a
Rattler in the truest sense:
bold, brilliant, and deeply
rooted in service.
Her leadership reflected the
university’s enduring motto:
Excellence With Caring.
Whether in city chambers
or community gatherings,
she led with grace, strength,
and authenticity never losing
sight of the people she served.
A Life That Touched Many
Those who knew her speak
not just of her accomplishments
but of her character.
Former Broward County
FAMU Alumni President,
John Wimberly, shared “Nancy
was the kind of leader who
made you feel like you mattered.
She carried herself
with humility, but her impact
was powerful. She represented
FAMU in the highest
way—service before self.”
The Sound of Her Legacy
Lives On
Her influence reached beyond
politics into culture,
connection, and community
harmony.
Randy Corinthian, professional
saxophonist and former
FAMU band member, reflected
“There’s a rhythm to peo-
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A GIANT
has Transitioned
Levi Henry, Jr. was a man of quiet
strength and unwavering conviction. His
presence commanded respect, not through
volume, but through vision. He believed in
doing the work, standing on principle, and
letting truth speak louder than opinion.
He was a devoted husband to Yvonne
Henry, his partner in purpose and life, and
DEATH NOTICES
New Hope Baptist Church's
Betty (Corker) Lindsey
succumbs
Betty (Corker) Lindsey was a devoted mother, sister, and
grandmother. She loved the Lord, her family, and the
members of New Hope Baptist Church. She served as
a Mother of the Church under the leadership of Reverend
Ricky Scott. Betty spent many years as the Director of
the Annual Black History Program at her church. Her
passion for education and community upliftment touched
countless lives, inspiring those around her to embrace their
heritage and honor their roots. Betty’s gentle spirit, wisdom,
and unwavering faith left a lasting impact on everyone
who knew her. Rest in peace, Betty. We love you, but God
loves you best.
Jacob Greene, age 86,
retired principal of the
Broward County School
Board, passed away on
March 27, 2026.
All services will take place
at Roy Mizell and Kurtz
Funeral Home, 1305 NW 6th
Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Wake & Visitation
· Thursday, April 8th
· 5:00–7:00 PM
Funeral Service
· Friday, April 9th
· 11:00 AM
Legendary Coach Eddie
Shannon, 104 years old
COACH EDDIE SHANNON was the head football coach
at Lincoln Memorial High, an all-Black school in Palmetto.
In 15 seasons, the Lincoln Trojans lost only two games.
They went 25-0 from 1963-1968 under Coach Shannon.
Ray Bellamy, one of his star football players, became the
first black football player for the University of Miami
in 1966. Another one of his star players at Lincoln, was
Henry Lawrence, who played 13 seasons for the Oakland/
Los Angeles Raiders (1974-1986). A standout from Florida
A&M, he won three Super Bowls (XI, XV, XVIII) and was a
2X Pro Bowl selection (1983, 1984).
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together they laid the foundation for what
would become a generational institution.
His wisdom was not only spoken—it was
lived.
A LEGACY THAT
CANNOT BE ERASED
Today, the Westside Gazette stands as a
testament to his foresight and faith. Every
headline, every photograph,
every story printed carries
the DNA of his original
vision.
In an era where media
continues to evolve, his
mission remains constant:
A positive paper for a
positive people.
His life’s work reminds
us that Black-owned media
is not optional; it is essential.
THE CHARGE
BEFORE US
As we mourn, we also
reflect.
As we grieve, we also
recommit.
Because the greatest way
to honor Levi Henry,
Jr. is not only in words
but in continuation.
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We must continue to:
• Tell our stories
• Protect our history
• Inform our people
• Empower our future
There is a role for you to
play - Join Us
• The Levi Henry, Jr
Community Impact Fund
is being established at the
Community Foundation of
Broward. In lieu of flowers
and other expressions of
sympathy, the family kindly
requests that contributions
be made to this fund.
Through your generosity, the
community he loved will
continue to benefit from his
life’s work for generations to
come.
• Donations may be made
online at CFBroward.org
by selecting the “Donate
Now” button; or by mail to
the Community Foundation
of Broward,
Suite 200, 910
E. Las Olas
Blvd; Fort
Lauderdale,
F l o r i d a
33301.
FINAL WORD
Levi Henry, Jr. did not
simply build a newspaper.
He built a legacy.
And though he has
transitioned from this
earthly life, his impact will
echo in every edition, every
voice, and every generation
to come.
We are deeply rooted…
and because of him… we
shall not be moved.
Funeral arrangements
will be announced at a later
date.
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Even Though I
Walk Through
The Valley Of
Shadow Of
Death, I WILL
Fear No Evil.
For You Are With
Me; Your Rod
And Your Staff,
They Comfort
Me.
Psalm 23:4
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Dr. Howard Jones Celebration
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Anderson High School
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Shedric Tarver Celebration
of Life will be held
April 6 th at South Chaple.
KinToya Dupree Funeral
Service April 10 th at Gospel
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Katie Gadson Aird
Celebration of Life was
held April 3 rd at McWhite
Funreal Home Chapel.
Matthew Fulcher, Sr.
Celebration of Life was
held April 4 th at McWhite’s
Funeral Home Chapel.
Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home
Earl Martin-88 Homegoing
service was held April 4 th at
Roy Mizell & Kurt Worship
Center.
Ida Belle Pelton -93
Celebration of Life was
held April 3 rd at Roy Mizell
and Kurtz Worship Center.
Valyeia La’Terese “Lisa”
Whitefield - 62 Homegoing
Celebration of Life was held
April 4 th at Mount Hermon
AME Church with Bisop
Marvin C. zanders officiating.
"My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my
heart and my portion forever."
Psalm 73:26

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APRIL 9 - APRIL 15, 2026 • PAGE 9
SPORTS
Nunnie on the Sideline
By Nunnie Robinsn, WSG Sports Editor
Ironically, the women’s Final Four provided
more excitement both on and off the court.
While the Arizona/Michigan contest was
never in doubt, many pundits chose Illinois
over UConn. However, as the game unfolded,
the Huskies shot the ball exceptionally well,
played tenacious defense, outrebounded the
Fighting Illini, and decisively won the turnover
battle, an obvious recipe for victory. Final
scores: UConn 71–62 over Illinois, while
Michigan destroyed Arizona 91–73. In a more
competitive final on Monday, the Wolverines
prevailed over a game, proud and determined UConn squad,
defeating the Huskies 69-63 to win the ‘26 NCAA title, a feat
not accomplished since 1989.
The UConn women, riding a 54 game winning streak, appeared
poised to defeat South Carolina after the Gamecock’s
bitter loss to Texas in the SEC Tournament finals. However,
the Huskies shot poorly for most of the game, allowing the
more athletic and physical Gamecocks to pull away. A telling
example of UConn’s struggles came in the final minute, when
they missed an open layup.
Who would have thought that a heated, combustible disagreement
between coaches Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma
would overshadow an otherwise competitive game?
In an interview with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe, Auriemma
insinuated that foul calls were one-sided, favoring South Carolina
(zero fouls) 6–0. He also suggested that Coach Staley’s
sideline behavior went unchecked by officials and pointed to
a torn jersey on star player Sarah Strong during a last-second
layup attempt that was cleanly blocked. These may be reasonable
objections if justified.
The question remains: were these perceived offenses sufficient
to justify his tirade directed at Coach Staley? Staley does not
control foul calls, and if any sideline conduct crossed the line, it
is the officials’ responsibility to enforce appropriate penalties.
The jersey incident, meanwhile, was effectively debunked by
video replay, which appeared to show a frustrated Strong ripping
apart her own jersey.
For context, both coaches are Philadelphia-born, steeped in
a tough, never-back-down mentality, fiercely competitive and
driven. Did the shocking defeat trigger Auriemma’s emotional
outburst, or did race and misogyny play a role in his accusations?
In today’s political climate, those questions inevitably
arise. Additionally, his postgame apology, though necessary,
came across as somewhat forced, lacking sincerity.
One might also wonder whether the incident had any lingering
effect on South Carolina’s surprisingly poor performance
Sunday, a lopsided 79–51 loss to UCLA, giving the Bruins their
first NCAA championship. The women’s final proved nearly as
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