Police chief’s wife faces two felony charges over shooting
FORT LAUDERDALE–The Broward State Attorney’s Office has filed two charges against Eleanor Adderley, the wife of Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Frank Adderley, following an incident …
WAKE UP CALL: “Those Who Know Better, Do Better”
A few years after my mother passed away in 1976, an angel of sorts made her way to the threshold of our home. Her name …
Conflict Corner: Internalized conflict: I’m guilty.
Recently, Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts wrote an article summarizing a series detailing successful programs for youth across the country. He found that many of …
THE POLITICS OF BLACKNESS: Obama plays the race card
I was born and raised in segregated Alabama, where racists stood firmly in your face with arrogance in the light of day. They rode with …
LIFT EVERY VOICE: Power of the vote
On June 17 in Zimbabwe, observers accounted for two victims shot dead by political groups in efforts to intimidate and steal the upcoming run-off presidential …
New McCain ad emphasizes independent streak
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — John McCain conceded in a new television commercial on Tuesday that “we're worse off than we were four years ago,” …
Judge rejects challenge to voucher amendments
TALLAHASSEE (AP) — Two proposed state constitutional amendments that could expand school vouchers will stay on the Nov. 4 ballot, a judge ruled Monday. The …
Art exhibit benefits children’s foundation
MIAMI — In the midst of adversity in certain regions of Haiti, a distinct ray of hope and purpose illuminates through the fingertips of Haitian …
McCain, Obama: different styles, similar jewelry
NEW YORK (AP) — Cindy McCain and Michelle Obama are at the opposite ends of the style spectrum. McCain is very proper in brightly colored …
Morgan Freeman discharged from hospital
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) _ Morgan Freeman was discharged Thursday from a Tennessee hospital after the Oscar-winning actor was treated for broken bones and other injuries …