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(Clockwise) Luther Campbell (Community Figure / Entertainer): Known widely as “Uncle Luke,” he’s transitioned from entertainment into politics and community advocacy, bringing name recognition to the race. Mark Douglas

(Attorney): A lesser-known candidate but part of the growing field, representing a more traditional professional background. Dale Holness (Former Broward County Mayor): A seasoned political figure with deep ties in Broward

County, previously ran for this same seat and brings government experience to the field. Elijah Manley: A progressive activist and educator who has built a following among younger voters and grassroots organizers. He’s been

one of the more visible early candidates in the race. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Former Congresswoman): Despite her resignation, she has not ruled out running again, which keeps her in the conversation and complicates the

field. Dr. Rudy Moise (Physician): A physician with prior runs for Congress, positioning himself around healthcare and public service issues. Maisha Williams (Community Leader): Another emerging name in the race, adding to

what is already a crowded Democratic primary.

Broward’s Black Democrats Draw a Line:

FL-20 Is Not Up for Grabs

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr

Let’s be clear this is not just about a seat. This

is about legacy, representation, and the future of

Black political power in South Florida.

In the aftermath of Florida’s latest redistricting

upheaval, the Democratic Black Caucus of

Broward County has sent a message that cannot

and should not be ignored: Congresswoman

Debbie Wasserman Schultz should not run in

Florida’s 20th Congressional District.

Their stance isn’t rooted in politics as usual

it’s rooted in principle.

For more than three decades, FL-20 has

stood as a pillar of Black representation. It has

been a district where Black voters weren’t just

participants, they were the driving force. As the

Caucus rightly pointed out, Black voters have long

been the backbone and the soul of the Democratic

Party. And with that comes a responsibility to

protect what has been built.

Now, with the lines redrawn under Governor

Ron DeSantis’ map, political ground has shifted.

Districts have been carved up, communities split,

and power recalibrated in ways that raise serious

questions about intent and impact. Wasserman

White South Africans Taking Black Farming Jobs

In Mississippi: Report

By James Bell (Source: BIN)

Local Black farmers in Mound Bayou,

Mississippi, one of the state’s largest Black

American farming hubs, say they are being

pushed out of their jobs by white South

African farmworkers.

These laborers are entering the U.S.

through the H-2A agricultural visa

program, which allows U.S. employers to

recruit foreign nationals to fill temporary

agricultural jobs under certain conditions,

according to The Clarion-Ledger.

The program legally requires farm

owners to prove that no qualified U.S.

workers are available before hiring foreign

labor.

Although Mexican laborers have

traditionally filled these vacancies, stricter

immigration policies have led some farm

owners to look toward white South Africans

as an alternative.

However, residents who have lived in

Mound Bayou, Mississippi, for generations

This Is What Community

Looks Like

Broward Students Inspired at FAMU Spring Preview 2026

Students from Broward pose together in Tallahassee, representing the next wave

of prospective “Future Rattlers” inspired by their college visit experience.

BROWARD COUNTY, FL — One trip to Tallahassee

turned into something much bigger than a college visit for a

group of Broward County high school students. It became a

moment of inspiration, connection, and vision one that could

shape their futures for years

to come.

Students traveled together

to attend Florida A&M

see the decision as a form of racial discrimination

that is actively damaging the state’s economy.

“White supremacy does not make economic

sense,” Herman Johnson Jr., director of the

Mound Bayou Museum of African American

Culture and History, said in an interview with

AJ+ on April 23. “If you bring people in from

another country to work on your farm and you’re

paying them more, that means you have more

going out from your pocket to them.”

According to the Southern African Agri

Initiative, approximately 25,000 South Africans

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University’s Spring Preview

2026, where they experienced

firsthand the culture, pride,

and opportunity that define the

historic institution. For many,

it was their first time stepping

onto a college campus of this

scale. For others, it solidified a

dream that had already begun

to take root.

Throughout the visit,

students engaged with faculty,

explored academic programs,

and connected with current

college students who shared

their journeys. The energy on

campus was unmistakable

vibrant, welcoming, and filled

with possibility. It wasn’t just

about academics; it was about

belonging.

Educators and chaperones

emphasized that the trip

represented more than a single



Schultz, whose former district has been

dismantled, has made it known she intends to

run again—but where remains an open question.

And that’s where the concern lies.

The Caucus didn’t mince words: there are

other districts where her experience and record

make sense, but FL-20 is not one of them. Not

now. Not under these circumstances.

Let’s not forget what this district represents.

It was held by the late Alcee Hastings, a

trailblazer who carried the torch from 1992 until

his passing in 2021. It was later represented by

(Cont’d on page 11)

Florida GOP undermines

Black voters, leveraging

power politics at a high price

Trump’s desperate southern strategy could

have the opposite outcome in Florida

By Noni Haynes

The Florida Capitol-Special legislative sessions

are expensive beyond actual dollars because critics

say is the Republican legislature has failed to act on

issues hurting Floridians. This session, Governor Ron

DeSantis passed a redistricting plan that erased 4

Democratic congressional districts in exchange for a job

in the Trump Administration. That plan was revealed

by Politico, National Public Radio, and in numerous

national news reports. “For Governor DeSantis, this is

about winning elections, not the census or complying

with Florida’s Fair Districts Amendment. Any

redistricting plan should follow the law, and this map

clearly violates both its letter and its intent. This map

is clearly illegal, and even a packed court like Florida’s

will have to recognize that and ultimately strike it

down,” said Congressman Maxwell Frost of Orlando.

Trump made known that he needs southern states to

create more Republican seats in a desperate attempt

to avert the inevitable Democratic takeover of the US

House of Representatives. But it is not working as he

planned.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly

slammed the political power play, saying, “I’ve long

believed the answer to political gerrymandering is

taking the maps out of politicians entirely. Florida


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Has the Supreme

Court Reopened

the Wounds of

the Edmund

Pettus Bridge?

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr.

There are moments in

American history that are not

just remembered—they are

felt. The Bloody Sunday on the

Edmund Pettus Bridge is one of

those moments.

You don’t just study it in a

textbook.

You don’t just watch it in

grainy black-and-white footage.

You carry it in your soul.

You smell the tension in the

air. You feel the crack of the

billy-clubs.

You hear the complete

disorder and confusion.

You see the blood of unarmed

citizens spilled on pavement for

one simple demand: the right to

vote.

And now, in 2026, we are

forced to ask a question that

should disturb the conscience

of this nation: Has the Supreme

Court of the United States

reopened those wounds?

When Progress Is Rolled

Back, Pain Returns

We must be honest, progress

in America has never been

a straight line. It has been

a fight. A struggle. A tug-ofwar

between those pushing

the nation forward and those

pulling it back.

When the Court weakened

the Voting Rights Act of 1965—

particularly its enforcement

mechanisms—it didn’t just

change legal language. It

changed lived reality.

Communities that bled

for access to the ballot box

are once again navigating

systems of disenfranchisement

implemented through voter

roll purges, reduced polling

locations, Black and Brown

neighborhoods with longer lines

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they picture flowers, cards, and maybe breakfast

in bed. But for some of us teens, it means a lot

more than just a one-day celebration. It’s a

chance to pause and really think about everything

our moms, and the strong women in our lives, do for us, even the things we don’t always

notice. Being a teen isn’t always easy, especially as a young male of color trying to figure

out life, identity, and expectations all at once. And truthfully, having a parent or guardian

isn’t always easy either. There are disagreements, rules we don’t like, and moments when

it feels like no adult truly understands us. But at the same time, they’re often the ones

checking on us, supporting us, and pushing us to become better versions of ourselves,

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Grandmothers are often the backbone of the family, sharing wisdom, giving unconditional

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advice or just a break from everything. These women help shape who we are, even if they

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round of relief include nearly

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Submitted by B-CU

Bethune-Cookman University

celebrated a significant day of unity

and service on Thursday, Jan. 18,

at the Michael and Libby Johnson

Center for Civic Engagement

(CCE). This momentous occasion

brought together students, faculty,

staff, alumni, and friends to

commemorate the University’s

recent accomplishment – securing

the fourth position in Home

Depot’s prestigious “Retool Your

School” competition and receiving a

substantial $60,000 By James grant Bell dedicated

(Source: BIN)

to campus enhancement.

Despite cooler temperatures and

overcast skies, the collective spirit

prevailed as almost 135 participants,

led by Home Depot Daytona Beach

Store Manager Therese Watson-

Murray, joined forces in yesterday’s

successful effort. Their mission

was ambitious, involving projects

ranging from assembling bookcases

and indoor-outdoor dining sets to

constructing arcade games, foosball

tables, basketball hoops, hockey

sets, and table tennis tables. Even

adverse weather conditions couldn’t

deter their dedication, with the only

UPDATE (Friday, May 1): Israel and Max

Makoka were released from ICE custody on

Thursday (April 30), according to their host

mother, who spoke with WAPT News Jackson.

Two Black foreign exchange students living

in Mississippi were detained by Immigration and

Customs Enforcement (ICE) while waiting on the

bus earlier this month.

Exchange students Israel and Max Makoka,

brothers from the Republic of Congo, had been

living with a local host family in the Gulf Coast for

nearly two years, according to Mississippi Today.

The brothers recently joined the Hancock County

High School basketball team after transferring from

Piney Woods School, a historically Black boarding

school that has accepted many foreign exchange

students.

Officers from Immigration and Customs

Enforcement (ICE) reportedly detained them on

April 21 on allegations they violated their student

visas, placing them in zip ties in front of their

classmates while waiting for the bus.

“These kids have never hurt anybody. They’ve

never done anything wrong,” Connor Entriken,

the team’s coach, told the outlet on Wednesday

(April 29). “They just came here to try to make

have earned forgiveness after

a decade of dedicated service.

Additionally, close to 30,000

individuals who have been

in repayment for at least

20 years without receiving

relief through income-driven

repayment plans will now see

their debts forgiven.

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– a minor hiccup until

more favorable weather prevails.

Dr. William Berry, Provost and Acting President,

expressed excitement and gratitude, stating, “We are

excited about this project and grateful to all those who

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better lives for themselves. They’ve made us a

better team. They’ve made us a better school.”

Israel, 18, is being held at an ICE facility in

Jena, Louisiana, while Max is in Houston, Texas,

according to Entriken.

As a result of the travel ban put on the Republic

of Congo by President Donald Trump in July, the

brothers’ family is reportedly unable to come to the

U.S. to check on either of them.

“ These are stellar kids. Educated, focused, know

what they want to be already,” Cliff Baptiste, the

brothers’ host father, told the Mississippi Free

Press on Monday (April 27). “They’re good kids,

man, and it’s sad that they have to go through this.”

The brothers had F-1 student visas, which

allowed them to attend public high schools in the

U.S., but Hancock High reportedly has limited

experience handling student visas.

Angelina Vicknair, a spokesperson for ICE,

shared in a statement that the Makoka brothers

violated their student visas by failing to attend

Piney Woods.

“They were granted the opportunity to

participate in a student exchange program.

However, they failed to attend that school,” she

said. “Because they violated their visas, they are

subject to removal.”



participated in the vote for B-CU. These enhancements

will help create more vibrant and engaging spaces for

our students to retreat on campus for a brain break or

find inspiration through the downtime.”

Home Depot’s “Retool Your School” program,

established in 2009, has been a beacon for positive change,

providing over $9.25 million in campus improvement

grants to Historically Black Colleges and Universities

(HBCUs). Beyond the competition, the Office of Alumni

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America, the Beautiful

America is often introduced to us through poetry and song:

amber waves of grain, purple mountain majesties, a nation

crowned with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. It is a beautiful

image. Yet for many whose history has been shaped by struggle

and survival, a quiet question remains: beautiful for whom?

From its earliest chapters, this nation has carried a contradiction.

Liberty was declared but not fully delivered. Equality was promised

yet unevenly protected. Too often, power has been valued more

than people, control mistaken for leadership, and order confused

with justice.

For Black Americans and other marginalized communities, freedom has rarely

arrived without resistance. It has been delayed, debated, and defended across generations.

Our ancestors did not seek dominance. They sought dignity. Not privilege, but opportunity,

the right to work honestly, learn freely, vote safely, and live without proving their worth.

History reveals a pattern that remains difficult to ignore. When slavery ended, Black Codes

followed. When Black Codes fell, Jim Crow rose. When Jim Crow collapsed, redlining, mass

incarceration, voter suppression, and economic exclusion emerged in new forms. The names

changed. The systems evolved. The imbalance endured.

Now, in 2026, we stand at a familiar crossroads.

Debates rage over whose history should be taught, whose voices deserve space, and whose

votes should count. Policies framed as protection quietly restrict access. Rhetoric divides

neighbors into sides, difference into danger, and disagreement into disloyalty. Division has

become a strategy rather than a symptom.

For those who know our past, this climate feels familiar. We have seen eras when fear

justified exclusion, when patriotism silenced protest, and when calls for “order” resisted

justice. History is not simply repeating itself, it is asking whether we remember enough to

respond differently.

Yet still, there remains a prayer.

A prayer spoken in sanctuaries, whispered in kitchens, carried in quiet moments,

that one day we will reach that majestic place where freedom is not conditional, justice is not

postponed, and unity is not compromised. There is hope, steady hope, that America can be

truly united without erasing truth or silencing difference.

And that unity begins closer than we think.

America starts to look more beautiful when it lives in our hearts. When it is practiced

in our homes, taught in our schools, nurtured in our churches, modeled in our communities,

and built patiently from the

ground up. National healing

does not begin in legislatures

alone, it must first begin on

our knees in prayer, seeking

guidance from God, then

continue at dinner tables, in

classrooms, in pews, and on

neighborhood streets.

The beauty of America has

never rested solely in its

institutions. It has lived

in its people, in resilience

passed down through

generations, in courage

shaped by struggle, in faith

that believes tomorrow can

still be better than today.

We love this country not



The Association for the Study

of African American Life and

History (ASALH) strongly condemns

the recent Supreme

Court of the United States

(SCOTUS) decision in the Louisiana

v. Callais case. As the

premier Black heritage and

learned society, ASALH knows

this is yet another marker in

the ongoing fight to secure and

protect our vote—a struggle

against both disempowerment

and disenfranchisement that

we have been engaged in since

the early 1800s.

The Voting Rights Act, which has long been

situated as “one of the most consequential, efficacious,

and amply justified exercises of federal

legislative power in our Nation’s history,”

outlawed literacy tests and provided for the

appointment of federal examiners (with the

power to register qualified citizens to vote) in

those jurisdictions that were "covered" according

to a formula provided in the statute. Section

5 required designated areas to get federal

approval before changing voting practices,

and Section 2 mirrored the 15th Amendment

(1870), banning the denial of voting rights

based on race or color. Although the 24th

Amendment (1964) ended poll taxes in national

elections, the Voting Rights Act gave the

Attorney General the authority to challenge

their use in state and local elections, with the

goal of ending Jim Crow's discriminatory hold

on Southern politics.

In yesterday’s 6-3 conservative-majority decision,

the Court voted to eviscerate Section

2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, effectively

rendering the Act obsolete, with Justice Alito

writing the majority opinion. As expected,

Justices Elena Kagan, Ketanji Brown Jackson,

and Sonia Sotomayor dissented, with Justice

Kagan writing for the minority. In a scathing

48-page opinion that will be studied and discussed

for years to come, she wrote that the

ruling “demolishes the foundational right Congress

granted of racial equality in electoral opportunity.”

She went on to note that the Voting

Rights Act “ushered in awe-inspiring change,

bringing this Nation closer to fulfilling the

ideals of democracy and racial equality. And

it has been repeatedly, and overwhelmingly,

reauthorized by the people’s representatives

in Congress. Only they have the right to say it

is no longer needed—not the Members of this

Court.”

The work to dismantle the Voting Rights Act

started in 1966 with South Carolina v. Katzenbach.

In an 8-1 decision, SCOTUS upheld the

MAY 7 - MAY 13, 2026 • PAGE 3

ASALH’s Statement on the Evisceration

of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

constitutionality of the VRA. The opponents

were more successful in 2013, when the Supreme

Court in Shelby County v. Holder ruled

that the Section 4(b) coverage formula was unconstitutional,

effectively rendering Section 5

inoperable. In 2021, in Brnovich v. Democratic

National Committee, SCOTUS weakened Section

2 of the VRA, which prohibited nationwide

voting practices that discriminate on the

basis of race. And two years ago, in 2024, in

Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference

of the NAACP, SCOTUS reversed a finding of

racial gerrymandering in SC, establishing a

high burden of proof for challengers. The Right

then turned their attention to taking away the

final pillar holding up the Voting Rights Act,

the section that dealt with redistricting. This

was a 60-year fight to dismantle, disintegrate,

and decimate the Act that was put in place to

protect our voting rights.

ASALH recognizes that this is yet another

pivotal moment in our struggle, and without

organization and action, our rights will continue

to erode. This is not a time for silence,

not a moment for resting or for being still; this

is a moment to act. Former ASALH president

Dr. Daryl Michael Scott recently wrote that we

have been disempowered, not disenfranchised.

And Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said,

"Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability

but comes through continuous struggle."

ASALH will continue to organize. We will

continue to resist. We will continue to stand.

And we will continue to push back so that we

can eventually push forward.

This is a long arc, but we will continue to bend

it toward justice.

Karsonya Wise Whitehead

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Announcement of the Broward

County Supervisor of Elections

2026 Summer Internship Program

By Joe Scott Supervisor of Election Broward County

Dear Community Partners,

On behalf of the Broward County Supervisor of Elections

Office, and in coordination with our Human Resources

Director, I am pleased to announce our 2026 Summer

Internship Program, an initiative that reflects our continued

commitment to workforce development, civic engagement,

and the preparation of future public service professionals.

The administration of elections is a highly structured and

detail-oriented process that requires coordination across

multiple operational areas, including voter registration,

information technology, communications, and election

operations. Through this program, the Human Resources

Director leads recruitment, onboarding, and overall

program coordination to ensure a structured, compliant,

and meaningful experience for all

participants.

The program will be conducted from June 9, 2026 through

August 7, 2026 and offers participants valuable, hands-on

experience within a governmental environment. Interns will

be assigned to various departments where they will support

administrative functions, data management, outreach

initiatives, and operational activities, while receiving

mentorship and professional guidance from experienced

staff.

Due to the structured nature of the program, a limited

number of internship positions are available, ensuring

each participant receives meaningful assignments and

individualized supervision. Eligible applicants must be

currently enrolled in a high school, undergraduate, or

technical/technology program and demonstrate a strong

commitment to academic achievement and community

service.

Upon successful completion of the program, participants

will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Letter

of Commendation recognizing their contributions and

professional development. Many of our interns remain

connected with our office beyond the program, continuing

to engage in public service and professional growth.

This initiative supports both the development of emerging

talent and the operational readiness of our office during a

critical election cycle. We greatly value the partnership of

our community organizations and educational institutions

in helping us identify and encourage qualified students to

apply.

I respectfully invite you to share this opportunity within

your networks. Additional information and application

details are available at www.BrowardVotes.gov.

2026 Summer Internship Program

Now Hiring!!!

2026 SUMMER INTERNSHIP: EXPERIENCE DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

The Broward County Supervisor of Elections Summer Internship

Program is highly competitive, with strong interest this year.

Offered exclusively during election years, this unique

opportunity provides valuable hands-on experience in the

electoral process.

The program start and end dates run from June 9th to August 7th.

Applicants click the “2026 Summer Internship Application” link to

apply to the program.

Space is limited!

Designed for individuals driven to make a

difference in their community.

Supervisor of Elections Office

st

4650 NW 21 Avenue,

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Apply by May 22, 2026

High School & Undergratuate Students

Technical & Technology Students

Community Service Letter required

Proof of enrollment required

Minimum 3.0 GPA (preferred)


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Faith Is to Religion as

Ignorance Is to White

Supremacy

“America’s 250 years deserves not a celebration

but rather an atonement for its continued efforts

to maintain a hierarchy of white supremacy and

to desecrate the pillars of democracy.”

John Johnson II 05/07/26

By John Johnson II

Faith is to religion what ignorance is to

white supremacy: the invisible fuel that

keeps both systems alive.

Faith asks believers to accept doctrines

as truth without empirical proof or sensory

evidence. It invites them to trust in

the unseen, to find comfort in promises

made but not fulfilled, and to embrace a

reality validated by shared belief rather

than objective examination. For millions

faith becomes a euphoric stimulant comforting

emotional refuge where doubt

becomes weakness and questioning feels like betrayal.

Religious ceremonies reinforce this attachment. The music, the

dancing, the rituals, and the often-lengthy sermons do more

than inspire; they marinate belief. They create emotional highs

that strengthen commitment and protect doctrine from critical

analysis. If stripped of emotional reinforcement and subjected

only to cold, objective scrutiny, millions of claims would

struggle to survive. Yet faith shields them, preserving meaning

because believers need the comfort more than they require the

proof.

Ignorance performs a similar function for white supremacy.

Where faith protects religion from skepticism, ignorance protects

white supremacy from truth. It acts as an anesthetic,

numbing individuals from confronting the brutal reality that

systemic racism intentionally crushes the hopes, dreams, and

mobility of Black people, other of color, and members of the

LGBTQ community.

White supremacy survives because too many people refuse

to examine its foundation. They inherit myths of superiority

without questioning who built them or why. They defend segregated

schools as “tradition,” dismiss housing discrimination

as “market forces,” excuse unequal healthcare as “personal responsibility,”

and justify voter suppression as “election integrity.”

Ignorance allows injustice to wear the costume of normalcy.

The white supremacist ideology is intellectually bankrupt, yet

it survives because ignorance functions like blind faith. It convinces

ordinary people that privilege is merit, that exclusion is

order, and that inequality is natural. It grants psychological

comfort to those unwilling to admit that their advantages resulted

from the suffering of others. Amazingly, the Psychological

Association refuses to label these behaviors as a form of

psychosis.

The better schools, safer neighborhoods, inherited wealth,

political access, and social protection long reserved for whiteness

were not accidents of history—they were policy decisions.

Redlining was policy. Segregation was policy. Employment discrimination

was policy. The prison pipeline was policy. Every

detail was deliberate; nothing happened by chance.

In the end, faith can uplift, but ignorance only imprisons.

Faith may offer spiritual hope, but ignorance sustains moral

decay. White supremacy depends on people choosing comfort

over conscience, myth over evidence, and privilege over justice.

Its greatest weapon is not hatred alone—it is the cultivated

ignorance that allows hatred to masquerade as heritage.

And until ignorance succumbs to truth, America will remain a

nation preaching democracy while practicing hierarchy.

YOU ARE THE JUDGE!

BSO credits strategic

investments for improved

public safety services

By Joanne Clark

(Source: CNW)

The Broward Sheriff’s

Office (BSO) says careful

financial planning and behindthe-scenes

administrative

work continue to play a vital

role in supporting frontline

operations and strengthening

public safety across Broward

County.

In its May statement,

BSO emphasized that

while deputies and first

responders operate on the

front lines, their work is

supported by the Department

of Administration, which

manages budgeting,

purchasing, grants and

strategic planning to ensure

Deeply Rooted

resources are used efficiently

and transparently.

According to the

statement, the department

is responsible for ensuring

every taxpayer dollar is

strategically invested to

enhance services, strengthen

operational capabilities and

address the evolving needs of

residents. Central to this effort

is the Office of Management

and Budget, which directs

resources toward personnel,

equipment and programs

designed to improve public

safety outcomes.

BSO noted that its Finance

Division oversees day-today

financial operations,

while the Purchasing Bureau

secures essential equipment,

MAY 7 - MAY 13, 2026 • PAGE 5

The Westside Gazette, under the Management of BI-ADs, Inc., reserves

the right to publish Views and Opinions by Contributing Writers that may

not necessarily reflect those of the Staff and Management of The Westside

Gazette Newspaper and are solely the product of the responsible

individual(s) who submit comments published in this newspaper.

The Liberating Risk of Interfaith

By George Cassidy Payne

In an age when identity is policed by

political tests and theological purity codes,

the claim that no single tradition holds a

monopoly on truth can sound subversive.

Interfaith engagement presses precisely on

that fault line. It does not dissolve conviction;

it interrogates it. It does not flatten truth; it

refracts it, revealing how different traditions

illuminate distinct dimensions of the human

search for meaning.

My earliest formation already pointed

me in that direction. My parents, to their everlasting credit,

held strong convictions and were firmly rooted in the Baptist

tradition. Yet they raised me to respect everyone and to embrace

diversity. There was no religious prejudice in our home. That

grounding did not weaken belief. It made it porous enough to

grow without losing depth.

That openness later found a more structured expression in

my early thirties, when I worked at the M.K. Gandhi Institute

for Nonviolence. There, the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi

were not theoretical but lived practice. Principled nonviolence

revealed itself as something rooted in spiritual traditions that

stretch across cultures, sustained by disciplines of prayer,

ritual, and ethical restraint. What had once been abstract

conviction became embodied way of life.

From there, interfaith stopped being an idea and became a

way of seeing. Not a melting pot where differences dissolve into

uniformity, but a tapestry where threads remain visible and

still woven into relation.

That weaving did not happen in abstraction. It was formed

through teachers. Charles Natoli, Michael Costanzo,

Stephanie Sauve, Kenneth Cauthen, Shalom Goldman, Luther

E. Smith Jr., and Mary Elizabeth Moore each, in different


The Compromise In American

Politics Isn’t Working With Many

Of Our Country’s Lawmakers.

By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D.

We have all heard the expression,

“my way or the highway”. Some say it

was popularized by the great football

coach Bill Parcells.

It’s an expression that is not left up

to a lot of interpretation. Simply put,

it’s my call, not your call; I’m in charge,

not you; It’s my rule and you don’t have

a say. Taking a hard-line approach to

things doesn’t endear you to people.

You keep them on the outside and their

opinions don’t matter.

We have been at a crossroads in our American politics today.

This impasse has hurt the people that live in the greatest

country in the world. As I see it, there are no pathways to

seeking compromise, at least not now.

I have grown weary and worn over the approaches that

some of our elected officials have taken. For instance, some

states are anti-everything. Equality and diverse thinking are

not welcomed or wanted.

Some states especially in the South are heavily in favor

of one party. They are greatly influenced by the current

administration. I don’t mind so much that one party has all the

cards.

What troubles me greatly is their brand of politics. It’s

extreme and punitive. Laws are not laws as they are more

punishment. Roadblocks are created that hamper forward

thinking. Rolling back the clock seems to be number one on

their agenda.

Making it more difficult to vote is high on each state’s list

of don’ts. Voting should not be a cumbersome process. Our

ancestors fought and died to have the right to vote.

Most recently, the Supreme Court is trying to marginalize

the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Plainly stated, the Black voting

district in Louisiana is being challenged. Pundits say that this

will not have an impact on the 2026 midterm elections but will

be impactful in the 2028 presidential election. We will see what

happens. However please know and understand that your vote

matters.

Do not be discouraged by the ploys deployed to minimize

our votes. Keep voting and stay emotionally strong.

Why is compromise so hard to reach in today’s politics?


technology and services for

staff. These investments

range from advanced

training tools to critical

field equipment, ensuring

personnel are prepared to

respond effectively.

The Grants Management

Division also plays a key role

by securing external funding to

support specialized programs

and outreach initiatives

without increasing the burden

on taxpayers. Through the

Law Enforcement Trust Fund

grant program, forfeiture

funds are reinvested into

local organizations that

provide youth opportunities,

educational support and other

community services.

BSO also highlighted the

work of the Office of Strategic

Management, which oversees

the agency’s strategic plan

and focuses on measurable

improvements. The office

brings together stakeholders

and subject-matter experts

to identify needs, implement

new technologies and

evaluate performance using

data-driven decision-making.

Officials said these

initiatives are aligned with

progress outlined in the 2024–

2025 Annual Report, which

details advancements made

through disciplined financial

management and strategic

planning.

BSO encouraged residents

to review the report to better

understand how public funds

are being used to support law

enforcement and community

programs.

The full 2024–2025 Annual

Report is available at sheriff.

org/sherifftony/report,

where residents can review

the agency’s performance,

investments and ongoing

efforts to improve public

safety services.

A MESSAGE FROM

THE PUBLISHER (FP)

Suffering while redistricting

that dilutes voices rather

than amplifies them.

Let’s not dress it up in

legal jargon.

Let’s call it what it feels

like-Jim Crow dressed in

MAGA regalia to include the

hood, pointed hat and all.

It feels familiar.

The Bridge Is Not Just a

Place It’s a Warning

The Edmund Pettus Bridge

is more than steel and

concrete. It is a symbol of

hatred, racism, and bigotry a

line between oppression and

freedom.

When John Lewis and

others crossed that bridge,

they were not just marching

toward Montgomery. They

were marching toward equal

rights and accountability.

They were marching

toward a promise.

So, when decisions today

make it harder—not easier—

for citizens to exercise that

right, we must ask: Are we

walking backward across

that bridge?

The Danger of Legal

Distance

There is something

dangerous about decisions

made far from the

communities they affect.

In courtrooms, these

issues are framed as

constitutional interpretation,

federalism, or administrative

oversight. But in our

neighborhoods, they show

up as a grandmother who

can’t find her polling place,

working people who can’t

afford to stand in line for four

hours and young voters who

are discouraged before they

even begin.

This is not theory; this is

access denied.

These are orchestrated

power plays of what should

be democracy in practice.

We’ve Seen This Before

And We Know How It Ends

History has already given us

the blueprint.

When access is

purposefully restricted,

participation drops.

When participation drops,

representation suffers.

When representation

suffers, communities are left

behind, are vulnerable, and

susceptible to neglect and

chaos.

That’s not speculation—

that’s history.

And that history is

stained on the pavement of

Selma.

The Question We Must

Answer

So yes, I ask again—not

as an academic, not as a

spectator, but as a publisher

rooted in the community: Has

the Supreme Court reopened

the wounds of the Edmund

Pettus Bridge?

For many, the answer is

not found in a legal opinion.

It is recorded and found

in lived experiences.

A Call to Conscience—and

Action

We cannot afford to treat

this moment casually nor

with nostalgia alone.

The bridge taught

us that rights are never

permanently secured—they

are continuously defended

even if it means bloodshed.

If there is even a hint that

those wounds are reopening,

then the response cannot be

silence.

It must be planned and

rehearsed through educating,

mobilizing, and participating.

Because the greatest

tribute we can give to those

who crossed that bridge is

not remembrance alone—It

is action.

Final Word

America must decide

what side of that bridge it

stands on.

Because history is

watching.

And more importantly—

so are the generations coming

behind us.

We are deeply rooted. And

we shall not be moved.

PAGE 6 • MAY 7 - MAY 13, 2026

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Scam Alert:

How To Spot Phishing,

Smishing and Spoofing

Submitted by Anthony Brunson P.A. Certified Public

Accountant & Business Advisors

Phishing remains a major threat.

In the second half of 2024, emailbased

phishing attacks surged by

202%. Alarmingly, most of these

attacks used link-based tactics, and

80% of the malicious links were

categorized as zero‐day threats,

meaning they exploited computer

vulnerabilities before patches could

be applied. During peak periods,

users encountered an average of three

to six phishing threats per week.

What makes these scams so effective is their increasing

sophistication. Emails often look authentic enough to fool even

careful users, containing only subtle hints — such as slightly

off-color logos or minor spelling errors — that betray their true

nature.

Phishing comes in many forms. Traditional email

phishing remains widespread, using urgent language or

requests for personal information to prompt hasty responses.

Spear phishing takes this a step further by targeting specific

individuals or organizations with personalized and convincing

messages. For example, a spear phishing email might appear

to come from your employer or a supervisor.

Voice phishing, or vishing, involves phone calls from

scammers posing as trusted institutions. Smishing delivers

similar scams via text messages. A recent example is the

“unpaid toll” scam, where victims receive texts claiming they

owe money and are directed to fraudulent payment sites.

Even seemingly safe emails can pose a threat. Email

spoofing allows scammers to create fake email addresses that

appear legitimate, a tactic made possible by vulnerabilities in

email protocols.

Social media phishing has become a fertile ground for

scammers, who use enticing links, fake customer service

accounts, or even contests and surveys to steal sensitive

information.

Another common tactic is HTTPS phishing. Scammers create

URLs that look secure, using familiar https:// formatting to

lure users into clicking links that lead to malicious sites.

Tax season brings its own dangers. The IRS’s annual

“Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams warns about fraudsters offering

to help taxpayers set up online accounts or claim credits they

don’t qualify for. These schemes often lead to stolen personal

information and fraudulent returns.

Protecting your identity and data

This list is not exhaustive. To stay safe, remember the following:

• No legitimate agency or business will ask for personal

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• Always verify suspicious


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OF ANNUAL REPORT FOR BROWARD

COUNTY STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES

PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is pleased

to announce the availability of the Broward County State Housing

Initiatives Partnership [SHIP] Program 2026 Annual Report [with

extension-fully expended] for public review. This Annual Report

summarized program activity funded under Broward County, the

Cities of Coconut Creek, Margate, and Weston SHIP Program

through March 31, 2026, for State Fiscal Year, 2022-2023 [full expenditure

year].

The Report may be viewed at the Broward County Housing and

Urban Planning Division website www.broward.org/housing link

to SHIP Program. It may also be viewed at the following library

locations after Monday, May 11, 2026:

Main Library, 5th Floor,

Business, Law and Government

100 South Andrews Avenue

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Pompano Beach Branch Library

1580 N.W. 3rd Avenue

Pompano Beach, Florida

Tamarac Branch Library

8701 West Commercial Boulevard

Tamarac, Florida

Hollywood Branch Library

2600 Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood, Florida

The public is invited to submit written comments regarding this

Report until the close of business June 30, 2026, to the attention of

L. Johnson-Rhoden, Broward County, Housing Finance Division, 110

N.E. Third Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.


Broward Honors Animal

Control Officers for Service,

Compassion, and Public Safety

In communities across Broward County, there is a group

of public servants who answer some of the most difficult

calls—often quietly, and always with care. This week, those

individuals are being formally recognized for their service.

In observance of National Animal Care and Control

Officers Appreciation Week (April 12–18), Broward County

Commissioner Beam Furr has sponsored a proclamation

honoring the County’s Animal Control Officer Division,

also known as the Field Services Team, for their steadfast

commitment to public safety and animal welfare.

Over the past year, Broward County’s Animal Control

Officers have responded to more than 13,100 service calls.

These include over 800 animal bite investigations, more than

900 responses to sick or injured animals, and upwards of

1,100 animal cruelty investigations—each call representing a

moment where help was needed, and help arrived.

“Broward County Animal Care plays a vital role in

protecting public safety and supporting the well-being of our

communities,” said Broward County Commissioner Furr. “Our

Animal Control Officers handle complex, often critical situations

every day—from urgent public safety calls to animal welfare

investigations—with professionalism and accountability. This

recognition reflects the value of their work and our continued

commitment to delivering high-quality service to Broward

residents.”

Animal Control Officers serve on the front lines, often

bridging the gap

between public safety

and compassion. Their

NOTICE OF ACTION

Broward

BEFORE THE BOARD OF NURSING

IN RE: The license to practice Registered Nursing

Abiola T. Oni, R.N., A.K.A. Abiola Aloba, R.N.

2201 S. Sherman Circle, Apt. D-509

Miramar, FL 33025

CASE NO.: 2024-38215

LICENSE NO.: RN9526138

The Department of Health has filed an Administrative

Complaint against you, a copy of which may be obtained

by contacting, Philip Crawford, Assistant General Counsel,

Prosecution Services Unit, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C65,

Tallahassee Florida 32399-3265, (850) 558-9829.

If no contact has been made by you concerning the above by

May 28,2026, the matter of the Administrative Complaint will

be presented at an ensuing meeting of the Board of Nursing

in an informal proceeding.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,

persons needing a special accommodation to participate

in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency

sending this notice not later than seven days prior to the

proceeding at the address given on the notice. Telephone:

(850) 245-4640, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770

(V), via Florida Relay Service.

NOTICE OF ACTION

Broward County

BEFORE THE BOARD OF NURSING

IN RE: The license to practice Nursing Assistance

Cotasha K. Orange, C.N.A.

908 SW 15 th Terrace, Apt. 2

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

CASE NO.: 2023-33264

LICENSE NO.: CNA355426



The Department of Health has filed an Administrative

Complaint against you, a copy of which may be obtained

by contacting, Philip Crawford, Assistant General Counsel,

Prosecution Services Unit, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C65,

Tallahassee Florida 32399-3265, (850) 558-9829.

If no contact has been made by you concerning the above by

May 28, 2026, the matter of the Administrative Complaint will

be presented at an ensuing meeting of the Board of Nursing

in an informal proceeding.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,

persons needing a special accommodation to participate

in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency

sending this notice not later than seven days prior to the

proceeding at the address given on the notice. Telephone:

(850) 245-4640, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770

(V), via Florida Relay Service.


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

email: bethelmepompano@gmail.com

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

Zoom ID 7066533918

Zoom ID: 7066533918

bethelpompano.org

bethelpompano.org

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.

Deeply Rooted

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In Our Church Directory

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


(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)

www.nbbcmiami.org

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

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You are doing a magnificent job. Today’s questions are

on another level. Are you ready?

1) Which Emperor in 381 A.D. formed a council and created

the Nicene Creed?

2) What is the Nicene Creed?

3) The words mirror, seed, lamp and light, fire, hammer,

and sword are considered symbols of what?

4) What does it mean when one says,’ The Inerrancy Of

The Scriptures?

5) What was the main cause for sickness to enter into the

world?

6) Jesus gave only two ordinances/sacraments to the

church. What are they?

7) According to the scriptures what is faith?

8) Why did Apostle Paul considered himself to be the least

of the apostles?

***Biblical fact*** Ephesians 6:11, to fight against the devil

Paul uses the analogy of a Roman solder’s battle equipment.

In Ancient Roman warfare, the turtle or tortoise formation

was a type of shield wall formation used for battle.

Each shield had a hook on the side to attach to the next

soldier’s shield in formation. This turtle formation would deflect

the enemy’s arrows or swords from penetrating vital

organs.

Answers – 1) Emperor Constantine; 2) When the doctrines

of the Deity of Christ and the Trinity were upheld; 3) Symbols

Of The Scriptures; 4) the Bible contains no mistakes;

5) Sin; 6) Water Baptism and the Lord’s supper; 7) Hebrews

11:1; 8) 1Corinthians 15:9

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Diaspora mourns passing of Jamaicanborn

community leader Rodrick Daley

ByJovani Davis

(Source: CNW)

The Caribbean community

in Brooklyn is mourning the

passing of Rodrick F. Daley,

the Jamaican-born chair of

Community Board 17 (CB17),

who died on April 13 at the age

of 54.

Community boards are local

representative bodies in New

York City, with CB17 among

59 established under a 1975

city charter amendment. The

boards play an advisory role on

land use and zoning, the city

budget, municipal services, and other issues affecting community welfare.

New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis paid tribute to Daley’s decades of service,

describing him as a committed leader whose influence stretched across Central Brooklyn.

“I am heartbroken by the passing of Chairman Rodrick Daley — a devoted District 45 resident,

dedicated educator, gifted athlete, celebrated domino champion,

and unwavering community leader, whose impact on Central

Brooklyn will be felt for generations,” Louis told the Caribbean



History Fort Lauderdale Presents “Justice From The Sea

To The Sawgrass: A History Of The Broward County

Judiciary” Free Exhibit On Display From May 1 – 30

Submitted by Fran Folic

FORT LAUDERDALE,

FL. – Learn about the

landmark people, places

and legal cases that built

Broward County in History

Fort Lauderdale’s newest

exhibition, “Justice from

The Sea to The Sawgrass:

A History of the Broward

County Judiciary.” This free

exhibition will be on view

at the New River Inn (231

SW 2nd Ave. in Downtown

Fort Lauderdale) from May

1 - 30 before it moves to

its permanent home in the

Broward County Courthouse.

“It is a privilege to host

this extraordinary collection

of historical photographs,

artifacts, and news stories

that honor Broward County’s

judicial history and inspire

a deeper appreciation for

the foundations of justice

in our community,” said

History Fort Lauderdale Library Collection Book

displaying Alcee Hastings and Thomas J. Reddick,

Broward County’s first two African American judges.

Patricia Zeiler, executive

director of History Fort

Lauderdale. “This endeavor

was the culmination of the



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dedication many of our

Inaugural Martyrs Day as part of America’s 250th

anniversary

By Martyrs Day Movement

(Source: AFRO)

This Fourth of July marks

the 250th anniversary of the

signing of The Declaration

of Independence in 1776. In

commemoration of this historic

milestone, professor,

author and legal historian

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall is

spearheading a movement to

designate the day following

Independence Day as Martyrs

Day. Envisioned as a national

day of remembrance, Martyrs

Day would honor the protesters

who gave their lives in the

ongoing struggle for justice

and equality in the United

States.

“The Declaration of Independence

is a protest document,”

said Browne-Marshall.

“We are a nation birthed from

protest. Since 1776, this country

has seen many people

lose their lives for the sake of

equality under law.”

DEATH ANNOUNCEMNT

Sherwin Brown

passed

away on May 26,

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Employee of Broward

County School System

campus monitor for

29 years at his

Alma Mater,

Dillard High School.

Viewing, Friday May 8,

Homegoing Saturday

May 9 both to be held

at Williams Memorial

CME Church

646 NW 13th Terrace

Fort Lauderdale, FL

33311

O Christopher

McLemore

Funeral Home.

(Left) Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall is spearheading

a movement to designate July 5 as Martyrs Day.

Credit: Courtesy photo. As the United States approaches

its 250th anniversary of independence, legal scholar

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall is leading an effort to establish

July 5 as “Martyrs Day,” a national day to honor

those who died fighting for justice, equality and civil

rights. The initiative ties the nation’s founding ideals to

its ongoing struggles, encouraging reflection, education

and continued civic engagement. Credit: Unsplash/ Nk

Browne-Marshall chose July

5 as Martyrs Day to align with

Frederick Douglass’ 1852

speech “What to the Slave Is

the Fourth of July?” which

challenged the nation to live

up to its ideals of freedom and



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Enide

Camelis

Celebration

Of Life will

be held May

23rd at St.

Clements

Catholic

Church.

Gladys

Symmers

Edward

Celebration

of Life was

held May 9th

at House

of God

Pentacostal

Church.

Alton Gandy

Celebration

of Life was

held May

9th at AGS

Multipurpose

Center.

Robert

Frank Carter

– 87

Celebrating

Of Life was

held May

2nd at

Harris

Chapel

United Methodist Church

with Rev. Dr. James B.

Darling officiating.

Vivian Ann

Hessein - 82

Funeral

Service

was held

May 1st at

James C.

Boyd’s

Memorial Chapel.

Kemdra

Shavon

Sapp -40

Funeral

Service

was held

May 2nd at

Calvary

Baptist

Church.

Hezikiah

Simmons, Jr.

- 82

Viewing was

held May2

at James C.

Boyd’s

Memorial

Chapel.

Ruby Lee

Slaton - 84

Andrea

Renee

Williams – 54

In Loving

Memory was

held May

2nd at James

C. Boyd’s

Memorial

Chapel with Elder Calvin

Lamar officiating.

Cynthia

Delores Patsy”

Burns

Celebration

of Life was

held May 2nd

at McWhite’s

Funeral Home

Chapel.

Daycia Aishia

Gasenna

Visitation was

held May 1st

at McWhite’s

Funeral Home

Chapel.

Brent A.

Grant

Celebration

Of Life was

held May

2nd at

McWhite’s

Funeral

Home

Chapel.

Patricia Ann

Harris

Funeral

Service

was held

May 2nd at

First Baptist

Church Piney

Eden

Benjamin

Nelson

Celebration

Of Life was

held May

2nd at

McWhite’s

Funeral

Home Chapel.

Teghan

Amanda

Taylor

Celebration

Of Life was

held May 2nd

at

Community

Deliverance

Church.

Paul Tucker In Loving

Memory was held May

2nd at McWhite’s Funeral

Home Chapel.

Georgia

Young

Homegoing

Celebration

was held

May 2nd at

Greater

Trinity

Missionary

Baptist Church.

Roy Mizell & Kurtz

Funeral Home

Velma Lee

Hawthorne

– 97

Celebration

Of Life was

held May

2nd at

Greater Providence

Missionary Baptist Church

with Rrev. Dr Jimmie

Staten, Jr. officiating.

Tom Watson Jones, Jr. – 70

Honoring the Life was held

May 1st at Roy Mizell &

Kurtz Worship Center.

Gregory

Lamar

Mathis – 57

Celebrating

the Life was

held May 1st

at Roy Mizell

& Kurtz

Worship

Center with Rev. Dr.

Jennifer B. Reynolds

officiating.

Quinton

Isaiah

Womack

Wedlaw –

27 .

Dorothy

Bailey

Young 87

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30th at Roy

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SPORTS

Nunnie on the Sideline

By Nunnie Robinson, WG Sports Writer

The NBA playoffs are doing what they

always do: exposing the flaws of an 82-

game regular season that too often leaves

teams limping into the playoffs . Talent

may set expectations, but health determines

outcomes.

Case in point: my Eastern Conference

pick, the Boston Celtics, sent home in a

Game 7 on their own floor by Joel Embiid

and the Philadelphia 76ers. When Embiid

is healthy, seeding becomes irrelevant.

He elevated a seventh seed into a legitimate

title threat.

Boston’s downfall was predictable. The Celtics live and die by

the three-point shot. In wins, they hit; in losses, they don’t.

That’s a flawed strategy readily exposed when the shooting

percentage hovers in the 30th percentile.it’s a gamble. Coupled

with Jayson Tatum’s leg injury, the outcome became more uncertain.

Which brings us to the larger issue: the NBA season is simply

too long. Eighty-two games, followed by multiple seven-game

series, is less a test of greatness and more a test of survival.

A championship run can stretch to 110 total games. If series

extend to seven games, a distinct possibility with the quality of

of the remaining teams. Then it becomes a level of attrition as

much as competition.

The league should seriously consider reducing the regular

season and shortening early playoff rounds to five games. Yes,

revenue would take a hit, but the quality of play would improve

and so would the product fans are paying to see.

In the West, injuries are again shaping the narrative. The

Los Angeles Lakers, dealing with setbacks to Luka Dončić

and Austin Reaves, face an uphill battle against the defending

champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Even their earlier series

win over an injury-depleted Houston team - missing Kevin Durant

- came with an asterisk.

Minnesota’s gritty elimination of Denver despite injuries

to Anthony Edwards and Dante DiVincenzo raises another

question: can resilience carry them past San Antonio and the

uniquely gifted Victor Wembanyama? Talent is essential, but

durability is proving decisive.

The remaining field reflects both excellence and endurance:

New York vs. Philadelphia and Cleveland vs. Detroit in the

East; Minnesota vs. San Antonio and Oklahoma City vs. Los

Angeles in the West. At this stage, availability is as valuable

as ability.

So here’s the question the league should be asking: why is its

champion still being crowned in June, after a marathon that

compromises its own stars?

Elsewhere, change came swiftly in Orlando, where the Magic

parted ways with head coach Jamal Mosley following their collapse

against Detroit—a reminder that in professional sports,

patience is often the first casualty.

Of Note: The 152nd Kentucky Derby delivered the kind of

drama sports fans crave. Golden Tempo surged from last place


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Southern University First HBCU

to Win National E-Sports Title

(Source: Arizona Informant)

History has been made.

In a display of unmatched

skill, resilience, and

strategic preparation,

Southern University has

been crowned the ECAC

EA Sports College Football

National Champion.

This victory is not merely

a triumph of the controller;

it is the culmination of a

deliberate, sophisticated

vision. Inside the Esports

Innovation Lab, the

Southern University

Digital Gaming Ecosystem

(EDGE) has successfully

cultivated an environment

where student-athletes

compete at the highest level, proving that Jaguar excellence

has no ceiling.

The championship series was a grueling battle, pushed to a

deciding fifth game against a formidable Bellarmine University

side. With the national title on the line, Coby “KingCoby”

Robinson delivered a masterclass performance. Utilizing the

Texas Longhorns, Robinson outdueled his opponent—who

played as Oregon—in a high-stakes 38-29 victory to clinch the

series 3-2.

Christopher Turner, Director and Head Coach of Southern

University EDGE, reflected on the monumental achievement

and the collaborative effort behind it:

“This is a monumental moment

for Southern University and

the entire HBCU landscape.

Edward Waters University

Watch Now



HBCU Division II basketball program

hires ex-NBA veteran as head coach

Bby HBCU Sports

(Source: HBCU Sports)

Edward Waters named

former NBA veteran Todd

Day Sr. as its head men’s

basketball coach, the school

announced this week.

Day, who had served as

the program’s interim head

coach since November, now

takes full control of the Tigers

as the university looks to

strengthen its position at the

NCAA Division II level.

University president Dr.

A. Zachary Faison Jr.

praised the hire, citing

Day’s extensive playing and

coaching background.

“His extraordinary

pedigree—as a McDonald’s

All-American, SEC legend,

NBA veteran, and proven

collegiate head coach—

represents a major moment

for our athletics program,”

Faison said in a statement.

“He understands what

excellence looks like at every

level and brings a leadership

philosophy grounded in

discipline, accountability, and

holistic student development.”

Day led the Tigers through

the 2025-26 season,

finishing with a .500 mark

in conference play. Edward

Waters showed flashes late

in the year, earning a 71-63

win over Central State in the

opening round of the SIAC

Tournament.

The Tigers later competed in

the Black College Invitational

Tournament but were

eliminated in the first round

following a 75-61 loss to

Virginia State.

Day expressed optimism

about the program’s future

and his role in shaping it.

“I am honored and excited

to join the Edward Waters

University family,” Day said.

“EWU is a university on the

rise with a proud athletic

tradition. I look forward

to building a program that

reflects the excellence,

pride, and mission of this

institution.”

Before arriving at Edward



(Source: eurweb)

By BlackPressUSA


FAMU Drum Major

Oluwamodupe Oloyede

Scores First Brand Deal

*Oluwamodupe Oloyede’s graduation day came with an

unexpected announcement. During Florida A&M University’s

commencement ceremony, keynote speaker Omar Goff stepped

to the podium and revealed that Oloyede — widely known as

“Dupe” — had secured her first brand endorsement deal with

Head & Shoulders, HBCU reports.

“Next week you will see Dupe represent the Head & Shoulders

brand in her first brand deal. First of many, congratulations,”

Goff said from the stage.

The moment carried significant weight. Oloyede broke

barriers in June 2025 when she took on the role of head drum

major for FAMU’s Marching “100” — becoming the first woman

to hold that position in the program’s 79-year history.

A senior theatre major, Oloyede’s visibility grew far beyond

campus over the past year. She fronted the Marching “100”

in a promotional campaign for the Michael Jackson biopic

“Michael,” took part in an NBA on Prime shoot alongside

rapper Common, and shared the Academy Awards stage with a

lineup that included Miles Caton, Buddy Guy, Raphael Saadiq,

and Misty Copeland.

“When I received the call, I could not believe it. Performing at

the Oscars is a once in a lifetime opportunity and it was offered

to me. God is so amazing. This is affirmation that I’m supposed

to be here and this is what I want to do,” she said, per FAMU.

“I saw all these beautiful Black people masterfully performing.

I was in a room full of people who are at the Oscars, like they’re

in movies and films. I winked at Damson Idris,” Oloyede added.

“That is crazy. I was in front of Michael B. Jordan. I was on a

stage with Miles (Canton). I basically saw the whole cast of

Sinners.”

Away from the band, Oloyede recently crossed into Delta

Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

“I really think God brought me to FAMU to answer more than

just the prayer of education and band,” she said. “And I learned

from this experience that I’m not alone”

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Register by July

An LA2028 sign in front of a blazing Olympic cauldron at the Los Angeles

Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. The cauldron was

lit early Wednesday morning at the stadium that was the site of the

1932 and 1984 Olympics. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel/LA Sentinel)

Tickets for the 2028 Olympic Games go on sale in August,

but fans must register by July 22 to enter a random draw for

access to purchase them. Selected participants will receive an

email with a designated time slot to access the ticket sale when

it opens in August.

The upcoming sale is the second ticket release, following an

initial presale that ran April 2–6 for residents in the Greater

Los Angeles area and Oklahoma City, with tickets then opening

to the global market from April 9–16.

“The response to our initial on sale was nothing short of

historic,” said Reynold Hoover, CEO of LA28. “Fans from near

and far have spoken: the world wants to be part of the LA28

Games.”

Despite the early success, some residents raised concerns

about pricing, fees and ticket availability. In response, LA28

officials said they are monitoring feedback and emphasized

that nearly half of all Olympic tickets are priced under $200,

with more than three-quarters under $400.

Organizers also noted that more than 1 million tickets will

be available for $28, while only about 5% of tickets, primarily

premium seats for marquee events, exceed $1,000.

Additional ticket releases are expected in the coming

months. Registered users will also have future opportunities

to purchase tickets for the Paralympic Games, with a separate

draw scheduled to begin in 2027.

Officials said fans who do not find their preferred events in this

round may have another chance in future releases, depending

on availability and purchase limits.

To enter the ticket draw, fans must register by July 22

at tickets.LA28.org.

“ If you are hurting get some help. You

can call out to God. But your second call

should be the doctor.”

-- Keyon Dooling Former NBA Player

Oluwamodupe Oloyede/Instagram screenshot


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Florida GOP undermines Black voters

from Front Page

became the latest state to show why we need independent

redistricting commissions: lines drawn by independent

bodies, fairly, that empower the most voters in the corner

of our state. Reform is desperately needed, and as governor,

that’s what I will fight for.”

But DeSantis and most Republican lawmakers went a step

further by defying the Florida constitutional amendments to

create 4 Republican districts that disenfranchise voters. And

once again, the target is Black voters who are overwhelmingly

Democratic. “This is my home. No matter how they draw lines

on the map, I’m Tampa Bay’s congresswoman, and I’m going

to fight to lower costs,” says Congresswoman Cathy Castor,

a popular leader whose seat was eliminated. She is running

anyway, in a region where recently, an unknown labor leader

and Navy Veteran Brian Nathan won a solidly Republican


Broward’s Black Democrats

from Front Page

Cherfilus-McCormick until

her recent resignation.

Today, the seat stands open

but not empty of meaning.

Right now, six Black

candidates have stepped

forward. None may have

congressional experience,

but all represent the next

generation of leadership.

The question before us is

simple: will this moment

be used to cultivate that

leadership—or to override

it?

The stakes go beyond

Broward County.

Following the Supreme

Court’s decision in

Louisiana v. Callais, which

narrowed protections under

the Voting Rights Act,

districts like FL-20 are

now more vulnerable than

ever. What happens here

could set a precedent across

the South. If a displaced

incumbent can enter a

historically Black district,

unify enough support, and

win against a divided field,

then the door swings open

for that scenario to repeat

itself elsewhere.

That’s not speculation,

that’s a warning.

Wasserman Schultz has

options. She resides in a

newly drawn district that

includes other incumbents

like Jared Moskowitz

and Byron Donalds. The

political chessboard is

crowded, no doubt, but that

doesn’t justify stepping

into a district with deep

historical and cultural

significance tied to Black

representation.

This moment calls

for restraint. It calls for

awareness. And above all, it

calls for respect.

Because FL-20 is more

than a district on a map it’s

a legacy. And legacies aren’t

supposed to be inherited

by convenience. They’re

supposed to be protected,

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