Westside Gazette back issues from November 2005:
The haunting of Wilma still haunts us
Nov 03, 2005; ... It's dark and spooky for some in South Florida. More than a million Florida Power and Light customers are still without power 11 days after Hurricane Wilma. Money, gas and patience are running out. Residents in Pembroke Pines and Lauderhill must relocate because their apartment doors ...
King Tut: African or European?
Nov 03, 2005; ... Debates over King Tut's image and identity are not new. In 1922, Howard Carter, an English archeologist, "discovered" the tomb of this young king who had ruled Egypt about 3300 years ago, from 1336 to 1327 B.C. As soon as his reconstructed images began to appear, they sparked decades of debate ...
Teachers recognized for use of technology in increasing student achievement
Nov 03, 2005; ... Twenty-five Broward elementary, middle and high school teachers were recognized at a ceremony for their innovative use of technology in the classroom. The teachers, who submitted winning or honorable mention entries in the District's Virtual Technology Recognition Project, were honored on Oct ....
ACLU urges Congress to maintain pre-clearance provisions in Voting Rights Act: Progress has been made but problems still exist
Nov 03, 2005 ... American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) recently testified before Congress that lawmakers should renew a provision of the Voting Rights Act that requires jurisdictions with a history of discriminatory voting practices to submit changes to any voting law to the federal government for pre-approval. ...
Business recovery centers to provide assistance
Nov 03, 2005 ... Broward County Office of Economic Development (OED) with local municipal partners has created a network of Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) to respond to immediate needs and support long-term recovery of businesses impacted by Hurricane Wilma. The BRCs will provide disaster relief ...
Ferguson: FAMU Alumni presented 'Distinguished Alumni Award'
Nov 03, 2005 ... The FAMU Foundation in Tallahassee recently honored retired Lt. Col. Pearl L. Ferguson, a 1953 graduate of Florida A&M University, for his philanthropic efforts that have totaled more than $75,000. According to Lenedra A. Carrol, editor of FAMU Special Edition, Ferguson is known as a ...
Bahalachin tradition ensemble at the Performing Arts Center in Hollywood
Nov 03, 2005; ... If you were not in attendance at the Hollywood Performing Arts Center on the night of September 15, 2005, you were most assuredly deprived of a tremendous treat. A treat that, prior to the recently concluded Bahalachin Tradition Ensemble tour here in South Florida, no American audience had ever ...
Home prices out of reach for middle income purchasers
Nov 03, 2005; ... The meteoric rise of property values in Fort Lauderdale is both a blessing and a curse. Middle income homeowners whose property values increase to the market rate can feel good knowing their property is a valuable investment that keeps growing. For those same middle-income people who are ...
AKA's present annual 'Sephia Fashion Revue'
Nov 03, 2005 ... Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA), Inc. Zeta Rho Omega Chapter presents its 47th annual showing "Sephia Fashion Revue" on Saturday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. at Dillard High School Center of the Arts, 2501 N.W. 11 St., Fort Lauderdale. It's a social event, but more importantly it is a fundraising ...
11 new magnet schools set to open next year in Palm Beach County
Nov 03, 2005; ... Removing an artificial hurdle, FCAT scores no longer part of admission criteria for magnet and choice school programs Effective next year, there will be 11 new magnet schools in Palm Beach County. New magnet programs scheduled for the 2006-2007 school year are as follows: Biotechnology: ...
Najee shares his Point Of View live at the Pompano Beach Amphitheatre
Nov 03, 2005 ... Najee, pioneer of the "rhythm and jazz" movement of the '80s that helped define the contemporary jazz scene, will celebrate his Heads Up International debut, My Point Of View by performing live at the Pompano Beach Amphitheatre, Saturday, Nov. 12. The show starts at 7 p.m., and Najee will be ...
Hurricane Katrina leaves American Idol's George Huff, family homeless but looking at Brighter Days
Nov 03, 2005 ... During the 2004 "American Idol" competition that crowned Fantasia Barrino as the winner, New Orleans-native George Huff was known as Smiling George because he was always smiling. Huff is even smiling through the bitter affects of Hurricane Katrina, which, he is sure, has destroyed his ...
Gallagher calls for savings for small businesses in Florida
Nov 03, 2005 ... Tom Gallagher, Florida's chief financial officer, called for greater savings for Florida's small businesses based on an independent review of proposed workers' compensation rates for the state. Gallagher said that the proposed decrease of 7.2 percent in workers' compensation rates by the ...
James D. White becomes Safeway's first Black Senior corporate brands VP
Nov 03, 2005 ... Safeway Inc. recently announced the appointment of its first African American Senior Vice President, Corporate Brands. In the newly created position, James D. White will oversee the company's entire Corporate Brands organization, including marketing, manufacturing, finance and outside ...
BCT launches enhanced web site
Nov 03, 2005 ... Broward County Transit (BCT) has introduced new features to its web site, www.broward.org/bct, to provide more user-friendly e-transit information. The web site features an improved home page redesign, streamlined site content, easier-to-use navigation and drop down menus, and quick ...
Grants awarded to support minority health; Grants to support access to health care
Nov 03, 2005 ... "Minority communities are among those most highly impacted by the terrible destruction of Hurricane Katrina ..." - Dr. Garth Graham HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt announced the award of more than $12 million to support minority individuals, families, and children affected by the devastation ...
ANOTHER HOF FOR BLOUNT
Nov 03, 2005 ... Pro Football Hall of Famer Mel Blount is having his name added to another Hall of Fame. The former Southern University standout who epitomized the term "shut down cornerback" as he roamed the right side of the vaunted Pittsburgh Steelers secondary on the way to winning four Super Bowl titles, ...
MODCO and ARC delivering manna to Fort Lauderdale residents
Nov 03, 2005; ... Just days after Hurricane Wilma wreaked havoc throughout South Florida families are still struggling to get their bearings. With thousands still left in the dark, such luxuries as hot meals, ice, and drinking water are manna from heaven. Through the tireless efforts of Rev. Dr. Rosalind ...
The color of public school discipline
Nov 03, 2005; ... Are we bad or are we just Black? African American students in Broward County are three times more likely to be disciplined with out-of-school suspensions than white students. In elementary school, Black students comprise 30 percent of the population but account for 80 percent of out-of-school ...
Sixth Black circuit judge takes bench in Miami-Dade County
Nov 03, 2005; ... "Domestic violence is the stepchild and or cousin that no one wants to talk about but we all have it in our family in some way shape or form," said Judge Orlando Prescott In September, Governor Jeb Bush elevated the Honorable Orlando Prescott to Circuit Judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit ...
We've fallen, but we will get up!
Nov 03, 2005; ... Fort Lauderdale has not witnessed devastation the likes which Hurricane Wilma caused firsthand in over 50 years. Hurricane Wilma packing over 120 mph winds and rain, as well spawning destructive tornadoes that touched down in our community wreaked havoc and chaos throughout South Florida ...
Operation Blue Roof application
Nov 03, 2005 ... The Army Corps of Engineers has announced that the Plantation application site for Operation Blue Roof is closed today, and a new site will be open in the City of Lauderhill. The new site is located at: * Lauderhill: Old K-Mart location at the northeast corner of State Road 7 (US ...
FEMA to pay owners and renters; Up to $26,200 for uninsured expenses
Nov 03, 2005 ... Federal officials agreed on Oct. 25 give up to $26,200 for uninsured expenses in direct storm aid to South Florida homeowners who suffered damage in Hurricane Wilma. The decision means homeowners and renters in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties will be eligible for cash grants from ...
A Black perspective
Nov 03, 2005 ... Did you know that before social integration Black people in every town, city, and village throughout the South practiced economic self-reliance? Black people owned and operated most, if not all, the businesses in their own community. Black folks owned restaurants, grocers, dry cleaners, ...
Living your dreams is an art in itself
Nov 03, 2005; ... I attended this year's National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) in North Carolina and it was one of the most gratifying, educational and rewarding experiences for me. I am truly living my dreams. Approximately 55,000 attendees from stage/screen (TV) authors, directors, producers, actors, ...
World Baptism Mission introduces Disaster Relief Six Month Sustainable Debit Card
Nov 03, 2005 ... Founder and Chairman, Charles Beauford has positioned his newly founded World Baptism Mission Inc., a 501-(c)(3) affiliated non-profit organization, as a future leading force in satisfying the humanitarian and religious needs of citizens both domestically and internationally. The ...
Broward Partnership for the Homeless, Inc. partners with Girl Scouts to launch troop for formerly homeless girls
Nov 03, 2005 ... Broward Partnership for the Homeless, Inc. (BPHI) has partnered with the Girl Scouts of Broward County to offer the Girl Scouts program to girls who may be in need of it most - girls who live in homeless shelters across Broward County. Members of the new troop, comprised of approximately ...
First Black University of Alabama graduate has died
Nov 03, 2005; ... An Alabama A&M University (AAMU) alumna, who became the first Black University of Alabama graduate, has died after being hospitalized in critical condition at an Atlanta hospital. Vivian Malone Jones, reported the Associated Press, was confirmed as being treated in the intensive care ...
FAMU alumni to pay tribute to disc jockey Joe Bullard
Nov 03, 2005 ... Joe Bullard, national radio personality and voice of the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Marching 100, will be the 'Man of the Hour' at the Third Annual Roast and Toast of the FAMU National Alumni Association, Leon County Chapter. The event will take place on Nov. 4. Proceeds ...
National Conference of Black Mayors receives equity commitment of $125 million from US Bank for post Hurricane Katrina rebuilding efforts
Nov 03, 2005 ... US Bancorp Community Development Corporation(USBCDC) and the National Conference of Black Mayors (NCBM) have joined forces to provide monetary resources to over 50 cities affected by Hurricane Katrina, as part of the Community Renewal Act of 2000 and the CDFI New Market Tax Credit Program. "We ...
Miami-Dade Aviation Department employees recently promoted
Nov 03, 2005 ... Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) Director Jose Abreu, P.E., recently appointed Bruce Drum as deputy director of Operations and Ronald Smith to oversee the General Aviation (GA) airports. Drum, formerly the assistant director of Operations, now reports directly to the Aviation ...
BlackAmericaWeb.com to promote the importance of saving for college
Nov 03, 2005 ... BlackAmericaWeb.com, the online property of Reach Media and The Tom Joyner Morning Show, is teaming up with Independent 529 Plan and The Black Wealth Network to increase awareness among African Americans about the importance of saving for college. Independent 529 Plan is a prepaid ...
Breast cancer rates increase, but number of deaths fall
Nov 03, 2005; ... Although overall cancer deaths are falling and new cases have leveled off, the cancer rate among women is increasing, a new report shows. Deaths from breast cancer, the most common malignancy among women, fell 2.3 percent a year from 1990 to 2002. The decrease probably is a result of ...
UNDER THE BANNER; SPORTS RE-ADDED AT FAMU
Nov 03, 2005 ... At a packed Gaither Gymnasium Friday, Florida A&M University Interim President Castell Vaughn Bryant announced that the varsity sports programs that had been dropped earlier this year due to financial concerns - men's golf, men's tennis, men's and women's swimming and diving - would return ...
Unemployment aid for hurricane victims in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties
Nov 10, 2005 ... Citizens of Miami-Dade and Monroe counties who have lost jobs or businesses as a result of Hurricane Wilma may be entitled to Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits. Although many workers are covered by the state's regular unemployment compensation program, those not covered may *** ...
Meek introduces Haiti Economic Recovery Opportunity Act
Nov 10, 2005 ... U.S. Rep. Kendrick B. Meek has introduced in the House the Haiti Economic Recovery Opportunity (HERO) Act of 2005, which would extend important trade benefits to Haiti in return for political, economic and social reforms by the Haitian government. The HERO legislation, H.R. 4211, would ...
Burden of proof regarding opinions on race and equality rest with Judge
Nov 10, 2005; ... U.S. Rep. Melvin L. Watt (D-N.C.), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), recently said that he and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Chair of the CBC Judicial Nominations Task Force, will request a meeting with Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito to discuss "serious ...
Paintball gun shootings
Nov 10, 2005 ... The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is requesting the assistance of the public in locating persons involved in several paintball gun shootings in the areas of southwest and northwest Fort Lauderdale. Since Oct. 31, several incidents involving paintball gun shootings have been reported; ...
Alls well that ends well: after nearly two weeks, Palm Beach County schools up and running once again
Nov 10, 2005 ... School officials credited with a smooth, efficient transition back to normalcy "Daunting" hardly suffices to describe the myriad of challenges facing the Palm Beach County School District in the wake of Hurricane Wilma which left a swath of devastation across the state and up the ...
Joseph 'Magic' Watson succumbs
Nov 10, 2005 ... Joseph Emanuel Watson, JR. was born on October 31, 1938 to Rev. Joseph Watson and Ruby Mae Watson in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He was baptized at Mount Olive Baptist Church at an early age. Joseph received his high school education at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL and graduated in ...
Young Blacks react to our low expectation
Nov 10, 2005; ... In one recent year, just under half of all young Black men in the District of Columbia were in prison, on parole or probation; awaiting trial or sentencing, or being sought on a warrant. In Baltimore, one in five black men aged 20 to 30 was in actual custody. Numbers like these no longer ...
Two dog morning
Nov 10, 2005; ... I am an avid listener of NPR, which recently re-introduced a series called "This I Believe". It has a brilliantly easy premise, as listeners are asked to pick a subject they are passionate about and write an essay. That led me to ponder one of my core beliefs, the power of simplicity! Moving ...
Bahalachin tradition ensemble at the Performing Art Center in Hollywood
Nov 10, 2005; ... Part Two The auditorium at the center has exactly 510 seats and just slightly over 30 African Americans were in the capacity crowd. The lack of "participation" by African Americans is deplorable for several formidable reasons. Chief among them is the fact that the free ...
Post-Wilma canal debris removal under way
Nov 10, 2005 ... Hurricane Wilma's winds pushed trees, trampolines, swing sets and all types of debris into many of the canals within the South Florida Water Management District's expansive 16-county region. This debris can block the flow of water in the District's primary flood control system and may ...
If you didn't celebrate Halloween, you missed a Holy Ghost treat
Nov 10, 2005; ... "Halloween is sweet when you christen it evangelism." Halloween, Halloween, Halloween! What a day! For years, from childhood to adulthood, on October 31, I would go from house to house in my neighborhood wearing the black cape of a vampire or the red, horned face of the devil or ...
Dr. Bobby Jones International Gospel Industry Retreat coming to Fort Lauderdale
Nov 10, 2005; ... The 17th bi-annual Dr. Bobby Jones International Gospel Industry Retreat will take place at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and the Fort Lauderdale Renaissance Hotel, Dec. 3-6. The Retreat is designed to provide gospel artists with the knowledge and business acumen needed to ...
New medical breakthrough for skin of color
Nov 10, 2005 ... Cultura cosmetic medical spa meets diverse cultural skin needs Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School and the University of Michigan shows that a wide range of safe and effective laser and skin care treatments are now available for ethnic skin. This medical breakthrough comes ...
To a healthy Florida: Florida Department of Health and Florida Prepaid unite to educate parents on college savings options
Nov 10, 2005 ... Two state organizations dedicated to servicing the needs of families and children - the Florida Department of Health (DOH) and the Florida Prepaid College Board - have united to educate Floridians about the importance of immunizations and saving for college. In a unique program, the DOH ...
Site Selection names top business climates
Nov 10, 2005; ... Site Selection magazine has named North Carolina the state with the Top Business Climate for 2005, reclaiming the top spot from Texas, which had unseated North Carolina's three-year claim to first place from 2001 through 2003. Texas placed second this year. As revealed in the November 2005 ...
Pro Player Stadium will be the meeting place for the 10th Superbowl held in 2010
Nov 10, 2005 ... South Florida heat prevailed over a city who's last Super Bowl was an icy one. Miami was awarded the 2010 Super Bowl. This is a record 10th time the city will host the title game and record 15th time it will be in Florida. "We love our city and we love our area. We think the weather ...
Education Express Bus Tour IV features Dillard Elementary
Nov 10, 2005; ... The proud and the strong Dillard Elementary School Eagles, dressed in their yellow success colors, met with educators invited by the United States government to view our education system. Dillard is an A school and has been for three consecutive years. They are poised to keep it going. The ...
New expansions at Broward General Medical Center are optimum for greater response to patients and fast service
Nov 10, 2005; ... Improved response to patients' needs and recovery are the goal behind the new 480,000 expansion of the Broward General Medical Center (BGMC). The facility houses the new Heart Center of Excellence and emergency and trauma centers. There are both adult and pediatric departments, a rooftop ...
Lawsuit filed against Miami-Dade police officers
Nov 10, 2005; ... The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida's Greater Miami Chapter filed a lawsuit on Oct. 7 on behalf of a driver who was shot in the chest and then severely beaten by Miami-Dade police officers after a traffic stop for an expired tag. Two of the passengers in the car who were also ...
Carver Estates residents faced with mass eviction thanks to Hurricane Wilma
Nov 10, 2005; ... For 600 residents of Carver Estates, a two-story, 190-unit public housing complex on Delray Beach's south side, the end came far sooner than they expected. On Nov. 3 residents found eviction notices tacked to their doors giving them just 24 hours to pack up and leave the premises, thanks in ...
Communities and advocates call for relief for working poor Wilma victims
Nov 10, 2005 ... Hurricane Wilma is bringing two disasters to the working poor of Miami: one natural, the other economic. The recent hurricane and the subsequent economic hardships faced by many of our community's most vulnerable residents highlights major gaps in our current disaster relief ...
Food for Florida Disaster Food Stamp Program to open in Broward County
Nov 10, 2005 ... The Department of Children Families, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will implement the "Food for Florida" Disaster Food Stamp (DFS) program in Broward County to assist victims of Hurricane Wilma. The application period in Broward County begins on Tuesday, Nov. 8 and ...
Life reflections of Mrs. Edna Roberts
Nov 10, 2005 ... On January 15, 1899 in a little town called Richland, Georgia to the parentage of Mae Lou and Daniel Watson, was a beautiful baby girl born and was named Edna. She was one of 14 children, all of whom preceded her in death. Edna grew up to be a wonderful young lady and later became a ...
Africa and the World; The veil is lifted in France as Black and Arab youth rebel
Nov 10, 2005; ... In the 1960's and 7O's, the cities of America were burning under the weight of Black rebellion. The American media called these rebellions riots, but it was Kwame Ture (Stokely Carmichael) and other progressive leaders who preached to the Black community. That what was happening in the streets ...
HUD approves $24,000 increase in FHA mortgage limits in Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami
Nov 10, 2005 ... The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved a $24,000 increase in the maximum mortgage amount that can be insured for single-family homes by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a part of HUD, in Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami. The increase is effective ...
Guest Poet; Time Was On Your Side But Not On Mine
Nov 10, 2005; ... One day? Two days? Three days? Or maybe four! I'm so confused right now, it could be more. Help us! Save us! Help us! This is our desperate plea. There's no food to eat or water to drink how much longer must this be? Like sands through the hourglass, my ...
2005 American Music Awards to air on ABC-TV. Nov. 22
Nov 10, 2005 ... The "2005 American Music Award" special will be telecast live on the ABC Television Network from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 8-11 p.m., Eastern & Pacific time (7-10 p.m., Central). The 33rd annual TV special is a presentation of Dick Clark productions, ...
Four African American women Scuba Divers make history in Truk Lagoon, Micronesia
Nov 10, 2005 ... On July 7, 2005, four African America women became the first organized group of African American women to dive on the world famous WW-2 wreck of the Japanese Navy's The San Francisco Maru. The Leading Ladies: Brenda Berliner: New Jersey - National Association of Black Scuba Divers ...
WYCLEF JEAN, HBO TO DUET ON COMEDY-BIO
Nov 10, 2005 ... Haitianborn musician Wyclef Jean, front man of the Grammy-winning rap trio the Fugees, has cut a deal with HBO to produce and star in a comedy series loosely based on his life. The project, now in the early stages of development, will be penned by Jean along with writers Seth Rosenfeld ...
Broward General Medical Center appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Nov 10, 2005; ... Broward General Medical Center announces the appointment of Louis A. FungSang as Chief Financial Officer. In his new position, Mr. FungSang will direct the financial operations of Broward General Medical Center and Chris Evert Children's Hospital, Broward County's Regional Referral ...
Early detection is key to preventing prostate cancer
Nov 10, 2005 ... According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 232,090 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year and approximately 30,350 men will die from this disease Early detection of prostate cancer is a critical part of reducing the number of deaths that are caused by prostate ...