“Mary McLeod Bethune” returns
When author and essayist Ersula Knox Odom performed a spirited recitation of her book, At Sula’s Feet, a friend encouraged her to contact the Florida …
Serena Williams moves on to another Australian Open final
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams finally hit form to oust Olympic champion Elena Dementieva and move into her fourth Australian Open final. Now one …
Despite poor economy, Super Bowl won’t lose luster
TAMPA (AP) — The sagging economy has put a hit on plans for this year's Super Bowl, not that visitors to Tampa for the game …
Yes we did, and forever changed we are
When President Barack Obama began his Campaign of Change, no one could have imagined how fast and broad reaching it could be. Our family realized …
BUSINESS TIPS: Creating an exceptional resume!
The purpose of a resume is to help a jobseeker land an interview; but trying to land an interview can become rather challenging in our …
POLITICS: Bush does not deserve all the blame
U/MIAMI NEWS SERVICE The inauguration not only marked the beginning of a new era in American politics by swearing-in Barack Obama, but the ceremony also …
West Park makes a comeback
WEST PARK – After struggling to survive in its early years amid dire predictions of failure, the multi-generational bedroom community of West Park is booming.
Community leaders call for an end to violence
MIAMI – A community event that was already in the works before last week’s shooting spree in Liberty City has taken on new meaning and …
Bus ride disappoints inauguration hopefuls
U/MIAMI NEWS SERVICE A week after the historic inauguration that gave the United States its first African-American president, a Lauderdale Lakes resident is still explaining …
Local author nominated for NAACP Image Award
Becoming an author was always a dream for Bonnie Glover, but she went to law school first to make sure she could earn a living.