The power of words motivate
We recently had the opportunity to attend a benefit dinner for Facing History and Ourselves as the guests of two long term supporters. We had …
Jay Z to launch collection at Barneys
NEW YORK (AP) – Jay Z says he’ll continue his collaboration with Barneys despite allegations that black shoppers were racially profiled at the high-end retailer.
Florida St ranked No. 1 In BCS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida State was voted the No. 1 team in the FBS Sunday for the first time since Oct. 1, 2000. The …
Obama visits activists fasting for immigration
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama on Friday told activists who are fasting to protest inaction in Congress on immigration legislation that their “commitment to …
FitzGerald defends running mate on Ohio gov ticket
CLEVELAND (AP) – A Democratic gubernatorial challenger in Ohio is standing by his recently picked running mate who owes hundreds of thousands of dollars in …
Slave artifacts found at Ga. highway project site
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) – The site of a $30 million highway project in Savannah has turned up thousands of artifacts from what archaeologists believe were …
In Florida, Puerto Ricans want equality back home
MIAMI (AP) – Puerto Rican attorney Iara Rodriguez waved campaign signs and cheered at the 2012 Democratic Convention as President Barack Obama was nominated. But …
Hastings resolution calls for action to curb racism in Europe
South Florida Congressman Alcee Hastings, D-71., capped a recent meeting with black European human rights leaders by introducing a resolution in Congress that turns the …
Eating nuts is tied to lower risk of heart disease, death
DALLAS – Help yourself to some nuts this holiday season: Regular nut eaters were less likely to die of cancer or heart disease – in …
Family Feud fun for Miami Gardens Family
The Taylor family from Miami Gardens made an appearance on Family Feud, hosted by comedian Steve Harvey. The show was taped several months ago, and …