$25K to aid Urban League
FORT LAUDERDALE — Fort Lauderdale-based Florida Career College (FCC) marked a new corporate partnership with the Urban League of Broward County with a $25,000 donation …
Pitbull pens Jay-Z a ‘letter’
MIAMI (AP) — Pitbull is famous for his party tracks. Now the Miami rapper is flexing his political commentary skills on Open Letter Freestyle, his …
Harlem church sues toy maker over action dolls
NEW YORK – A controversial Harlem church that ordered action figures in the image of its leader has sued the toy maker. It claims they …
When it comes time to pick candidates, judge them by their deeds
It’s 2013 and Black people are already running for elected office in elections that won’t take place until 2014. Since President Barack Obama won his …
Inaugural Broward Health black tie ball raises almost $600K
FORT LAUDERDALE — The inaugural Broward Health Ball, held on April 6 at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, raised almost $600,000 for Broward …
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Vast digital public library opens NEW YORK — Some of the country’s top research institutions have combined to launch a massive online archive. The Digital …
Senate passes bill that could expand early voting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The Senate passed an elections bill Wednesday that would let elections supervisors expand early voting days and sites in an effort …
Counselor takes hi-tech to youth and the elderly
WEST PALM BEACH – Estella Pyfrom retired from the School District of Palm Beach County in 2001. But she returned to work again and this …
What kind of people are these gun worshippers?
On April 16, the United States Senate failed to act on legislation to control the purchase and sale of guns. The senators’ inaction is more …
First black BSO chaplain deemed caring pastor
BROWARD – On a recent Sunday at Emmanuel Christian Center Ministries, the Rev. Dr. Nathaniel B. Knowles delivered this message to congregants: “No matter what …