First black woman sworn in as Tuscaloosa postmaster
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama (AP) -Sherrill Palmer, a 16-year veteran of the U.S. Postal Service, has been sworn in as the first black woman to serve as …
Miami lines up American Black Film Festival
MIAMI — Film Life’s 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), dedicated to showcasing black film and celebrating the artists, has announced its official slate …
Shebada cooking in South Florida for Father’s Day weekend
This Father’s Day weekend, South Florida theatergoers will have the perfect opportunity to enjoy themselves, or to treat that special father or husband to an …
Republican Hill wins open Fla. state House seat
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) -Republican Mike Hill has defeated Democrat Jeremy Lau for the vacant state House District 2 seat. Hill carried about 58 percent of …
Scott signs ban on local benefits laws
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida Gov. Rick Scott is backing a contentious bill that would bar local governments from enacting their own ordinances on benefits …
The key factor in spiritual transformation is faith
I tell you I have not found such great faith even in Israel. — Luke 7:9 A young and burned-out preacher named John Wesley asked …
New standard for patient rooms at Jackson Memorial
MIAMI — The first in a series of major upgrades at Jackson Memorial Hospital officially opened on June 3, creating a new home for the …
S.C. church recalls Harriet Tubman’s daring 1863 raid
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) – On June 2, 1863, using her knowledge as a Union Army scout and spy, Harriet Tubman led a raid up the …
FAMU alumna Robinson in new Tyler Perry spotlight
TALLAHASSEE — Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumna Angela Robinson continues to make her mark in the new Tyler Perry series, The Haves and the Have …
FAMU’s Martin picked for leadership program
TALLAHASSEE — Florida A&M University (FAMU) student Amonte’ Martin has been selected to take part in a competitive leadership development program led by People For …