Students gain experience in internship
(Special to South Florida Times) – LAUDERHILL — When most students were relaxing during the summer holidays, enjoying a break from the daily grind of …
Insurance group to hold national meeting in Miami
The National African-American Insurance Association announced it will hold its national conference Sept. 28-30 at the Fairmont Turnberry Resort in Miami. Themed “Diversity-A Roadmap to …
WHAT WE THINK: Predictable unrest
For us in America, an important question coming out of the unrest in several British cities following the police shooting of a black man is …
The war against President Obama
In the last few weeks, three major episodes of gang activity have taken place. One was the “flash mob” violence that took place in the …
Journalist group hits at BBC reporting
Editor’s Note: The following is an open letter from the National Association of Black Journalists, signed by its president, Gregory H. Lee Jr., to the …
Tensions make for good democracy but they should yield results
This past week, the Washington Post reported that tensions have risen (again) between the Congressional Black Caucus and President Barack Obama, a self-professed black man. …
Residents voice concerns about new county budget
(Special to South Florida Times)- MIAMI GARDENS — Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez took his get-tough budget proposals to a skeptical audience in the state’s largest …
Small monument rises in tribute to slain little girl
MIAMI — A Liberty City girl killed five years ago by a stray bullet as two men exchanged gunfire now has a lasting monument in …
Residents call for fair voting districts at public hearing
(Special to South Florida Times)- MIAMI — A legislative panel taking comments from Floridians on proposed redistricting in the state heard calls Wednesday to ensure …
Around South Florida with Elgin Jones 08-18-11
EJones@SFLTimes.com Palm Beach County PONZI SCHEME Charlotte G. Durante continues to sit in the Palm Beach County jail where she has been since May 2010. …