Word from the streets: A season ripe for change
The world is watching. Will President-elect Barack Obama’s “hope and change” bring better policies for our communities? Whether the answer is yes or no, we …
THE POLITICS OF BLACKNESS: I am because we are
Funny how we go through life doing what we know is right and then one day, out of the blue, comes confirmation that our work …
Holiday shoppers seek out new ways to save
U/Miami News Service Arlene Belizaire has a new holiday habit – coupon clipping. “I’ve been buying the Sunday paper for coupons; it’s a hassle but …
Despite bad economy, people seek real Christmas trees
Chattanooga Times Free Press CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Terry Ramey, owner of Linda's Produce in East Ridge, said the bad economy actually may help sales …
Black bookstores struggle to survive
Located in a non-descript Broward Boulevard shopping plaza, sandwiched between a beauty supply store and natural juicer – unless it is your destination – it’s …
Non-profit director used government program to build herself a house
FORT LAUDERDALE — The executive director of a non-profit agency designed to help lower-income, first-time home buyers has used the program to build a house …
DNA helps solve boy’s cold-case murder
WEST PALM BEACH – After remaining a mystery for 11 years, the murder of little Michael Livingston Malcolm Jr. may have finally been solved. Now, …
Vietnamese-American a surprise win for La. GOP
NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ Meet Joe Cao, the new congressman from New Orleans and the first Vietnamese-American to ever sit in the U.S. House of …
Jesse Jackson meets workers occupying factory
CHICAGO (AP) _ The Rev. Jesse Jackson has begun meeting with the hundreds of workers occupying a Chicago factory that they say gave them just …
Simpson could have taken plea deal for less time
LAS VEGAS (AP) _ O.J. Simpson is headed to prison for at least nine years, but a prosecutor says the former football star could have …