Harold Franklin, first Black Auburn U. student dies at 88
Auburn, Ala. (AP) – The first Black student to integrate Auburn University nearly 60 years ago has died. Harold A. Franklin of Sylacauga died at …
How to minimize credit damage from medical bills
MEDICAL DEBT WON’T HURT YOUR CREDIT SCORES RIGHT AWAY Most health care providers don’t report to the credit bureaus, so carrying a big balance or …
The Bible compels slavery reparations
LETTER TO THE EDITOR The Bible speaks on the issue of reparations. "Fools mock at reparations, but among the upright, there is favor" (Prov. 14:9, …
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Photo CentreMembers Show: The 25th annual Palm Beach Photographic Centre show will display 99 stunning images from 38 members at the City Center municipal complex, …
Three minimum wage jobs needed to afford rent in Tampa Bay area
Rent increases across Tampa Bay this year aren’t just breaking records. They’re obliterating them. As of late August, asking rents for apartments have increased since …
Master P on rap feuds, real parenting, Black superheroes
One of the greatest minds to emerge from the 1990s hip hop pantheon, Percy “Master P” Miller transcended a childhood of poverty in New Orleans’ …
Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali based on Ga. prof ’s book
Atlanta (AP) – In the early 1960s, firebrand preacher Malcolm X and boxing phenom Cassius Clay became close friends, a fascinating relationship that fell apart …
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ROY MIZELL & KURTZ FUNERAL HOME Darlene Jones, 70, died August 30. Service will be held Saturday, September 11, at Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center. …
Actor Michael K. Williams, Omar on ‘The Wire,’ at 54
New York (AP) – Actor Michael K. Williams, who as the rogue robber of drug dealers Omar Little on “The Wire” created one of the …
Delano Robinson, sister-in-law of Jackie Robinson, dies at 88
Pasadena, Calif. (AP) – Delano Robinson, wife of Olympic track medalist Mack Robinson and sister-inlaw of baseball great Jackie Robinson, has died. She was 88. …