NABJ to recognize pioneer sports journalist Claire Smith
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announced at its recent spring board of directors meeting that pioneering sports journalist Claire Smith …
Florida Classic game gets new title sponsor
ORLANDO (AP) — The annual Florida Classic college football matchup between Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M has received a new title sponsor.
Broward County hosting career, jobs fair on Friday
A free Career and Resources Job Fair Expo is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 20, at the African-American Research Library and …
Many Haitian refugees get extension to stay in the U.S.
WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced Tuesday the extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian refugees in the United States.
What We Think: Sensible plan to save Jackson
A task force looking into the problems facing the cash-strapped Jackson Health System has come up with the sensible recommendation that the crucial public health …
What We Think: A compassionate decision for Haitians
The Obama Administration has just announced that some 48,000 Haitian refugees who have been living in the United States in fear of being deported to …
Abuse of our children in juvenile facilities must come to an end
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Southern Poverty Law Center’s juvenile justice advocacy component has launched a project titled “From the Pulpit” in which pastors describe their experiences …
The prison system is failing inmates
If you, like me, believe that prisons should be able to punish offenders while still preparing them for a productive, crime-free life once they are …
Despite partisan election changes, black vote still decisive
Republican Party members on the national, state and local levels are launching all-out attacks on voters, voters’ rights and voting laws.
Prominent doctor will be honored despite sex charge
FORT LAUDERDALE— A prominent South Florida physician who was arrested and charged with sexual battery allegedly committed on a patient will still be honored at …