ADL wants US bishop’s apology for Obama comments
PEORIA, Illinois (AP) _ The Anti-Defamation League wants an Illinois bishop to apologize for a homily that compared President Barack Obama's heath care policies to …
Democratic Sen. Rich plans 2014 run for governor
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich isn't waiting for the presidential election to be over before setting her sights on challenging Republican …
Fla. to look at self-defense laws after killing
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida's self-defense laws _ including a measure known as the “stand your ground'' law _ will be examined over the next …
The Gantt Report: Business programs designed for blacks benefit us least
On my first visit to the continent of Africa I was received by my African brothers and sisters with open arms. Smiles were everywhere and …
Overtown rejoices in stimulus payoff
MIAMI — “One of the residents who moved in came to me with tears in her eyes and said, ‘Ya’ll are bringing Brickell to Overtown,’ …
Zimmerman Gets $150,000 Bail
SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — A judge ordred George Zimmerman released on $150,000 bail, while he awaits trial over his killing of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin.
Federal commission needed on social status of black men and boys
The following is part of the testimony by U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., on Tuesday before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil …
Expressions From Within Poetry Slam highlights National Poetry Month at AARLCC
FORT LAUDERDALE — Join the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) in celebrating April as National Poetry Month on Saturday, April 21, beginning at …
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Mistrial on photo from courtroom TOPEKA, Kan. — A Kansas judge declared a mistrial in a murder trial last week after a newspaper reporter …
UF trustee a unique success story
Special to South Florida Times FORT LAUDERDALE — “There is no right way to do a wrong thing,” are the simple yet life-propelling words that …