Westside Gazette

Has the Tea Party Hi-Jacked Politics in Florida?

With early voting for the 2010 mid-term elections now underway, the potential effects of the Tea Party's political influence on this election cycle cannot be overstated. Make no mistake about it, U.S. senatorial candidate [Marco Rubio] is the 'darling' of the Tea Party, no matter how much he courts them in the dark, while distancing himself from them in the light. Although they adamantly assert that there is not a racist bone in their organization and that they are not opposed to President Ob...

United Nations Association of the Usa Presents Media Award to Westside Gazette Marketing Director

[Charles A. Moseley]'s 25 year career in media also includes a three year stint at WRBD Radio, South Florida's first African American owned radio station, where he served in various capacities including; Morning News Announcer, Account Executive, and as the Co-Host along with Daphne Taylor, on the community affairs talk show titled, "South Florida Speaks." In addition, he also served as Senior Account Executive with WEDR99 JAMZ Radio Station, in Miami for seven years. He is an active member a...

Reverend Al Sharpton Says Blacks Need to Vote in Record Numbers to Prevent Backslide

This is the first time in history that we've had a sitting Black president of the United States. We've never had a situation like that." "If history records that in this mid-term election as the first time we had a Black president, we did not show up, we (Blacks) will go down in history as the most irresponsible generation of Blacks in the history of America, "added [Al Sharpton]. Sharpton said he came to Fort Lauderdale for two reasons: first because of what he termed "a tremendous respect f...

Heavy Black Voter Turnout Is Key Component in Meek Victory for U.S. Senate Seat, Report Says

"I'm not here on behalf of the CEOs of the world. I'm for everyday people who work hard day in and day out," said Meek. "If folks mobilize and tell their family and friends that we need a senator who stands up for them, not the special interests, we win." The Center, based in Washington, D.C., is the country's leading think-tank on Black life. Historically, Black voters turn out at lower rates than white counterparts, especially during mid-term elections. However, authors of the report say, t...

Broward County Commissioners Reach Agreement On Fy 2011 Budget

"It took compromise in order for the majority of Commissioners to reach an agreement as to how far we were willing to cut Broward County services and jobs. We have to realize that there are quality of life issues here," said Commissioner Kristin Jacobs. "TJhese cuts minimize the overall adverse impact on taxpayers and County services. The vast majority of homeowners will see a decrease in their County property taxes. Next year we Know we face even more economic challenges." Commissioners [Loi...

The City of Lauderhill Receives Congratulatory Letter and More Funding From U.S. Housing and Urban Development

The City of Lauderhill, through its Housing Authority, successfully obligated the $4,298,298 it was awarded. The purpose of NSP1 was to help end and reverse the increasing number of vacant houses in Lauderhill due to foreclosures.

Celebrated Actress and Original 'Dreamgirl' Sheryl Lee Ralph to Receive Community Leadership Award

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - During the same week of the Miami premiere of the Broadway musical "Dreamgirls," original "Dreamgirl" Sheryl Lee Ralph will receive this year's Community Leadership Award during "A Night to Remember," Florida Memorial University's (FMU) Fourth Annual President's Scholarship Gala. The fundraiser will be held on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 at 7 p.m. at The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Fla.

U.S. Courts Set November Hearing for Mumia Abu-Jamal

The Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in 2008 granted the one-time radio reporter and former Black Panther a new sentencing hearing based on what it deemed, were flawed jury instructions. But the Supreme Court this year upheld a death sentence in an Ohio case with similar jury issues - and ordered the Philadelphia court to revisit its [Mumia Abu Jamal] ruling.

Strong Black Turnout Could Determine Outcomes of Key House, Senate, and Gubernatorial Aces

Widespread predictions that Democrats will endure sweeping losses may be premature, if party leaders are able to play a strong ground game that includes persuading African Americans to go to the polls in greater numbers than they have in some other mid-term elections, added Dr. [David A. Bositis, Ph.D.]. "The extent of the Democrats' losses will depend on their ability to turn out their most loyal voters, and no votingblock will be more important to them than African Americans. If they can mo...

Broward School District Hires 487 Teachers to Meet Class Caps

Nearly 1,000 pre-registered candidates attended the Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Teacher Job Fair on Oct. 5, 2010. The event resulted in hiring 487 new teachers of the 502 elementary and 472 secondary aspiring teachers attending.

Eta Nu Lauded for Accomplishments at Florida Statewide Organization Workshop

Of the 144 registered Brothers from around the state, 15 were from Eta Nu. Com-bined with the 10 visiting brothers in attendance, Eta Nu was well represented. Those in attendance were Joseph Smith and James Jones (HN living founders), Sam Clear, Walter Wise, Thomas Flowers, Calvin Lamar, Sr., Clifford Wimberly, Lennox George, Wayne Comer, Feirmon [Daryl Johnson], Larry Leverett, Harry Harrell, Cosie Proctor, Eddy Moise, Daryl Johnson, Antonio Brihm, Calvin Lamar, Jr., Ray Thompson, Virgil Dix...

Mckinley D. Hudson Withdraws From Lauderhill Commission Race Seat 2, Endorses Ken Thurston

"I would like to thank all of my supporters and contributors for their loyalty and diligence to the cause for a better Lauderhill. I believe that [Ken Thurston], who has served the City of Lauderhill in many capacities, will be a good candidate for Seat 2 and will make an excellent commissioner for the people of Lauderhill," said [McKinley D. Hudson].

Broward County Receives Minority-and-Women Owned Business Disparity Study

The final report and recommendations are available to the public on the Office of Economic and Small Business Development's (OESBD) Web Site at broward.org1EconDev. The OESBD, along with the County's $mall Business Advisory Board, has scheduled a series of community work-shops to allow the public to respond to and comment on the study report, prior to formal presentation of the report and recommendations to the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. The workshops are scheduled at vario...

Community Unites to Raise Money for Slain Deerfield Teen's Funeral

WEST PARK, FL - On Oct. 11, 2010, teen violence has once again hit the streets of South Florida. Anthony Alejandre, 12, was shot in the face by his friend, who was a student at Deerfield High school. After a long battle fighting for his life, Anthony passed away on Friday, October 15 and now the parents of Anthony Alej andre will be left with burying their 12 year old son. As funeral arrangements remain in limbo, the family has no funds to pay this bill.

Honda and the Home Depot Join Forces to Support the Nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Marking its ninth year, the Honda Battle of the Bands is the only national scholarship program that showcases an important facet of HBCU heritage and culture - music education. Throughout the fall, over 40 HBCU marching bands will compete in the Celebration Tour seeking a coveted spot as one of eight bands selected to attend the 2011 Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase, to be Kheld January 29, 2011, in Atlanta, Georgia. Every school that participates in the Celebration Tour receives a $...

Charlene Fuller Tapped As the New Jurisdictional Mother's Board President

The Church of God in Christ Women's Department of the Eastern Florida Jurisdiction has expressed their confidence in Mother Charlene Fuller's character - ability to lead - serve - and promote their general affairs therefore, she's been installed as the new Jurisdictional Mother's Board President. Fuller's not wasting any time to implement the vision that God has bestowed upon her to put the church on the right path by assembling all the church mothers from her jurisdiction to convene at her v...

Sixty Different E-Textbooks Available to Broward Students, Parents and Teachers

Students and parents can access student editions of e-textbooks by going to (http:// beep.browardschools.com), clicking on the Student or Parent Portal and entering their BEEP username and password, which is the same as their Virtual Counselor username and password. If a student or parent needs help with their username and/or password they should contact their school.

Carmen Miller Promoted to Vp at Mckinley Insurance Inc.

Miller's extensive community involvement includes serving as president of the board of directors for the Lighthouse of Broward, and a member of Leadership Broward and the Human Resources Association of Florida and Broward County. She is a past nominee for the NAWBO Bravo Awards (Spirit of the Community) and was named the HR Florida Volunteer of the Year. "[Carmen] has been an invaluable asset to our firm for almost 10 years," said [Ralph Campbell]. "We are looking forward to her being part of...

Under the Banner

The firing came after [Harold Martin] received the report from the North Carolina Medical Examiner's office Thursday on the August 19 death of sophomore Jospin "Andre" Milandu 20, of Knightdale, N.C. who died due to complications from sickle cell trait Milasdu was one of several students participating in a tryout for the track team without the proper medical paperwork required by the NCAA. Mil andu reportedly ran two laps before collapsing. He died later at Moses Cone Hospital. "A tryout, in ...

Bcsp Notes

"I'm not a big stats guy," said [Brian Jenkins] on Tuesday's MEAC Teleconference. "I tell my guys all the time to just stay in the moment We don't pay attention to what you guys in the media say and I tell my players to do the same thing. We believe if we do that, things will take care of themselves," The No. 8 ranking for ASU is the second high-est under [James "Mike" White] since he took over in 2000. The Rams made it to No. 2 in 2004, won the SIAC and then had a first-round bye in the D-II...