Congress, Strengthen Clean Air Act
As the NAACP State Conference president for Florida, I am responsible for hearing and addressing all types of concerns and, in this state, far too …
US man gets 14 years for Obama-inspired fire
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (AP) _ A white Massachusetts man convicted of burning down a predominantly black church because he was angry about President Barack Obama's election …
The Magic of Motivation
MIAMI — As flashbacks go, this was top notch. Booker T. Washington High’s auditorium. On staaaaage, “From the DJ who brought you, such hits as …
Island culture alive at Trini Christmas
MARGATE – When it comes to throwing a party, Trinidadians certainly know how to have a good time. Known mostly for their elaborate Carnival parades, …
Season’s joy, good works spreading cheer in south fl
Individuals, organizations and institutions around South Florida have been working early to ring in holiday cheer by helping and supporting others.
Cultural events mark annual Kwanzaa fests
The seven-day annual Kwanzaa celebration starting Monday, Dec. 26, honors African-American heritage and culture, with a focus on the traditional African values of family, community …
THE GANTT REPORT: Blind loyalty will not help FAMU recover from its hazing crisis
Nobody is bigger than Florida A&M University. No individual can kill the school and no single person can save it. It takes a village to …
Kids with disabilities enjoy Seagull holiday
NORTH PALM BEACH — Brittney may not have hit the perfect note every time but her rendition of Silent Night couldn’t have been more perfect. …
Little girls become princesses at holiday pageant
Velma Lawrence is tired, it’s late in the evening and the founder and CEO of Embrace Girls Foundation Inc. has spent the past few months …
TLC Reality Show Deputy Under Investigation
By ELGIN JONES EJones@SFLTimes.com FORT LAUDERDALE — Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy Erika Huerta, who stars in TLC Network’s Police Women of Broward County reality show, …