THE POLITICS OF BLACKNESS: Tribute to Rev. Jean-Juste: Goodbye old friend
On May 27, South Florida and Haiti lost one of the most dedicated men I have had the pleasure of meeting in my lifetime. The …
Wake Up Call: Dear Little Man: A Father’s Gift to his Son
Dear Little Man, I think of you often as I watch the news.
John Brown’s legacy hasn’t changed; America has
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. (AP) — A century and a half later, we still don't know quite what to think of John Brown. Certainly, he aimed …
Carver Ranches history revisited
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. It was on June 19, 1865 that Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon …
County reviewing West Park’s contract bidding process
WEST PARK — The city of West Park may have violated state law by failing to properly advertise competitive bids for nearly a dozen city …
Harvey selected as school board attorney
MIAMI — Walter Harvey, a Harvard-educated lawyer with strong local ties, was selected this week as the next Miami-Dade School Board attorney. School board members …
Community rallies around hidden black cemetery
MIAMI — Charles Flowers said he remembers attending a classmate’s funeral there. A retired school assistant principal said she was given a tour of Lemon …
Attorney General urges new hate crimes law
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Citing recent killings in Arkansas, Kansas and the nation's capital, Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday said new hate crimes laws were …
Walter Harvey chosen as school board attorney
MIAMI – The Miami-Dade School Board on Wednesday selected Harvard-educated lawyer Walter Harvey as the school board attorney . Board members chose Harvey, 44, of …
West Park improperly advertised for contract bids
WEST PARK – The city of West Park may have violated state law by failing to properly advertise competitive bids for more than a dozen …