Editorials

On the November 5th ballot, a “yes” vote supports legalizing marijuana  for adults 21-years-old and older and allows individuals to possess up to three ounces of marjuana. A “no” vote opposes legalizing marijuana for adult […]

By Lynn Jones | Orlando, FL—The series of healthcare failures in Florida have made the Sunshine State a dangerous place for Black families. During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, Blacks were the primary victims, dying at an […]

By Glynda C. Carr | As we approach this critical election season, a remarkable story unfolds across America. Young Black women are not just registering to vote at unprecedented rates – they’re poised to make their […]

A Message From The Publisher | The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing more than 200 Black-owned print and online media outlets, is outraged by the demonization and blatant lies being spread about Haitian immigrants in […]

By Congressman Al Lawson – Al Lawson is a former U.S. Congressman who represented Florida’s 5th District and a long-time advocate for economic development and civil rights. | As a Black man raised in the […]

In an election year, Labor Day kicks off the official campaign season, and Vice President Kamala Harris kicked hers off with a bang.  She had rallies in Detroit, Milwaukee, Del and Pittsburgh, all major cities […]

By Lequita Brooks, LCSW, MSW | Founder of The Social Work Incubator®️| It took my Grandmother’s death for me to recognize she was a celebrity in her own community. Born and raised in “The Bottom” […]

By Roger Caldwell | As the Democratic Convention begins August 19, thru August 22, 2024 the Black and the diverse media must have a chair at the table. In Chicago there will be 50,000 visitors and […]

A Message From The Publisher | By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. | www.thewestsidegazette.com| Reflecting on the struggles and progress in the United States’ history, we see a stark contrast between the oppression faced by enslaved individuals […]

By Morgan Mullings, Miami Times Contributor | Haitian organizers cut the ribbon, opening a new office in North Miami Beach on Friday dedicated to electing Vice President Kamala Harris to the highest office in the […]