Obama spells out financial reform for blacks
While the U.S. Senate fights over whether it will tackle Wall Street reform, the Obama administration continues to lay out its plan for transforming the …
Miami native named director of Alvin Ailey dance company
NEW YORK (AP) — Alvin Ailey's artistic director has announced a successor, a 37-year-old choreographer who has a decade-long history with the world-renowned modern dance …
Illness delays Spence-Jones trial
MIAMI — The start of the criminal trial of suspended Miami City Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones on grand theft charges was delayed on Wednesday, April 28 …
Miami fire chief honored
Sometimes, doors open when you least expect them. That’s exactly what happened to Maurice Kemp. Initially, he registered at Miami Dade College to study Respiratory …
Cultures dance together in Irish play
FORT LAUDERDALE — In the 1800s, millions of Irish immigrants came to the United States seeking a new home. Instead, they faced a grim scenario: …
Local leaders react to Census criticism
Florida International University Local black leaders and organizations reject accusations by the Urban League of Greater Miami that they failed to promote the 2010 U.S. …
Urban League seeks to boost Census response
Florida International University Urban League organizers are hoping that their fourth and last “March to the Mailbox” will increase the response rate in Liberty City …
Workshop clarifies road to homeownership
Florida International University The Liberty City Trust’s First-time Home Buyers workshop treated those in attendance to eight hours of information on everything from loan qualification …
Woman uses mountain climb as motivation for change
The Capital of Annapolis SHERWOOD FOREST, Md. (AP) — Everyone knows that losing weight can be an uphill battle.
Kicking Against the Pricks
“The Black Church is Dead,” says Professor Eddie Glaude Jr., Ph.D., chair of African-American studies at Princeton University.