‘Friend your Heart’ event stresses awareness, action
WEST PALM BEACH — The National Coalition for 100 Black Women Inc. came together with Good Samaritan Medical Center, Urban League of Palm Beach County …
Champion for racial equality Reubin Askew, 85
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Former Florida Gov. Reubin Askew was remembered by Democrats and Republicans as a leader who left enduring legacies in open government and …
The healing of the lepers has lesson for us on how to be truly made whole
When He saw them, He said, “Go show your selves to the priest.” And as they went they were healed. – Matthew 17:14 If God …
Black Twitter growing into online force
WASHINGTON — When a U.S. jury convicted Michael Dunn of attempted murder, but not actual murder, in the shooting death of a black teenager, the …
SoFlo Nights Listing 03-20-14
Thursday, March 20 VICE THURSDAYS Eve Miami With special guest Deejays every week Doors Open: 11p.m.-4 a.m.; Everyone in Free before 1 a.m. 1306 N. …
Events Calendar March 20-29
Thursday, March 20 Tribute to Nina Simone: The Old Dillard Museum invites the public to a special tribute to Nina Simone featuring jazz singer and …
Bipartisan rejection a shameful act
The United States Senate committed a shameful act against a distinguished black attorney when it rejected the nomination of Mr. Debo Adegbile to head the …
Lupita Nyong’o is Hollywood’s new fixation
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Lupita Nyong’o is preparing herself for normalcy. After the frenzy that’s followed her gripping performance in 12 Years a Slave, she …
Strategies sought to build workforce
The squeezed middle class received some attention from Washington policy makers last month during a symposium entitled “Building the Middle Class via Community Based Job …
US endorses shorter drug sentences
WASHINGTON (AP) – The top U.S. law enforcement official on Thursday endorsed a proposal that would result in shorter prison sentences for many nonviolent drug …