Inspired by Obama, Generation Xers say they’re ready to lead
The contrasts became apparent way before the election. When civil rights hero and former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young questioned Barack Obama’s blackness with a crude …
U.S. racial disparities exist despite Obama election
WASHINGTON (AP) — The day after Barack Obama was elected president, Kari Fulton heard a white colleague proclaim that racism in America is dead. She …
Fort Lauderdale detective investigated for money laundering
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Fort Lauderdale police detective is under criminal investigation for money laundering, and could be formally charged if he does not reach …
CNN’s Roland Martin to talk politics in Miami Shores
MIAMI SHORES — Millions of TV viewers have come to anticipate the insightful and provocative discourse of CNN political analyst Roland Martin. Radio listeners now …
Sean Bell vigil on 2nd anniversary of NY shooting
NEW YORK (AP) _ About 100 people gathered before dawn Tuesday for a candlelight vigil and prayer service on the second anniversary of the fatal …
Wal-Mart gives credit to boost MLK Memorial effort
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Wal-Mart's charitable arm recently announced a $12.5 million letter of credit for the planned Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National …
Opa-locka to name street after Obama
OPA-LOCKA (AP) _ One South Florida city is planning to honor the president-elect with his own street.
Black professionals online network launches
FORT LAUDERDALE — Prominent business leaders, black professionals and entrepreneurs came together at the Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday, Nov. 18 to witness the launch …
Actor Ben Vereen spotlights Diabetes Awareness Month
You've seen him light up Broadway with his effervescent performances in Jesus Chris Superstar, Pippin and Wicked. You've even spotted him on some of TV's …
“Legend of jazz” mentors high school musicians
MIAMI — What do a 60-year-old and a room full of more than 100 teenagers have in common? On the surface, not much. But when …