People power vs. politics Tony Brown, survives vote
RIVIERIA BEACH, FL — It’s been a strange chapter in Riviera Beach politics over the past couple of weeks. At the June 10 council meeting …
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Forgiveness is required but anger is justified
White Americans are making too much of black people’s ability to forgive in the wake of the Emanuel AME church deaths. It is not a …
Some Republicans are cowards on race
Of February 18, 2009, then U.S. Attorney General, Eric Holder gave a Black History Month speech to the employees at the Department of Justice. He …
Around South Florida 6-25-15
Palm Beach County ANTITRUST ALLEGATIONS The American Postal Workers Union is questioning the legality of the proposed merger between Office Depot and Staples. Office Depot …
Why it matters that so few mutual fund managers today are women
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK — Diversify. The financial industry says you have to do it with your investments. But when it …
Maltz conservatory gives students a big break in ‘Hairspray’ musical
JUPITER — You “can’t stop the beat” in this big and bold ’60s musical about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance. The production, while entertaining …
Janet to stop in Miami on her Unbreakable World Tour
Music icon, multiple Grammy-Award-winner and multi-platinum selling artist Janet Jackson has announced details of her highly anticipated international tour, and South Florida is on the …
Essence hosts Peace, Prayer & Purpose rally at 2015 festival
Special to South Florida Times NEW YORK — In Essence’s groundbreaking February Black Lives Matter issue, editors and contributors focused attention on the daring modern-day …
Black churches targeted because of importance to community
WASHINGTON (AP) — The black church has long been the cornerstone and sanctuary for African-American life. It’s also long been a target for racists and …