French say “Yes, we can!” too, to ending racism
PARIS (AP) — Inspired by Barack Obama, the French first lady and other leading figures say it's high time for France to stamp out racism …
Homeless woman shot by police represents herself in lawsuit after attorney withdraws
FORT LAUDERDALE — Sheila McCray, a 55-year-old homeless woman who suffers from a bipolar mental condition and was shot five times by police in a …
Obama to pioneer web outreach as president
NEW YORK (AP) — Transition officials call it Obama 2.0 – an ambitious effort to transform the president-elect's vast web operation and database of supporters …
Black professionals online network set to launch
FORT LAUDERDALE – A South Florida company has announced plans to unveil a professional networking website for black professionals on Nov.18. The inspiration for ICABA …
Carlos Moore to discuss Afro-Cuban race relations at Miami Book Fair
MIAMI — A touch of Afro-Cuban genius is on its way to the 25th annual Miami Book Fair International this weekend. On Saturday, Nov. 15, …
Did “The Cosby Show” help open the door for Obama’s election?
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ When Bill Cosby entered the polling booth in his neighborhood last week, he carried with him photographs of his late parents …
Girl fatally shot at Dillard High School
FORT LAUDERDALE _ A female student at Dillard High School has died after she was shot by another girl Wednesday morning, according to South Florida …
Obama win could mean federal charges in boot camp death
PENSACOLA (AP) _ Attorneys for seven Panama City juvenile boot camp guards and a nurse acquitted by local jurors in the beating death of a …
Miami Woman’s Club apologizes for past racism
MIAMI (AP) _ The Miami Woman's Club has issued an apology for past racism during its 108-year history.
Obama begins assembling team
WASHINGTON (AP) _ President-elect Barack Obama barely had time to savor his victory before he began filling out his new administration and getting a sobering …