LEAGUE 101 MEET AND GREET
Meet the League of Women Voters of Broward County committee chairs, enjoy a bite to eat, and share your thoughts about the direction of our …
IRS’ surprise move on political endorsements leaves faith leaders, legal experts divided
PRAISES TO THE IRS? White evangelicals and Black Protestants were a little more divided on the matter, with about one-third in each group favoring political …
Pettis Norman, Cowboys tight end, ’60s civil rights advocate, Dallas Black banking exec, 86
PETTIS NORMAN: Went to coach Tom Landry to ask that the team quit assigning players hotel rooms based on race. The Cowboys soon started assigning …
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari dies at 82
Lagos, Nigeria (AP) – Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was buried Tuesday in his northern hometown as thousands of people lined the streets to say …
Obituaries
JAY FUNERAL HOME Roberto Jimenez, 34, died June 29. Service was held Friday, July 11, at Jay Johnson Funeral Home. Zona Mathis, 54, mdcps educator, …
Living history Baker-Barnes 1st Black female Fla. Bar president
ESTEEMED LEGAL FAMILY: Retired 15th Circuit Judge Moses Baker, far left, administers the oath of office to his daughter, Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes, as she is …
Back-to-school tips that doctors wish families knew
SET THE TONE: For a strong, successful year. PHOTO COURTESY OF PAPERKITES / ISTOCK VIA GETTY IMAGES PLUS (StatePoint) – As you prepare children to …
Thurgood Fund to lead HBCU Philanthropy Symposium
THE SYMPOSIUM: Founded at Delaware State University, brings together HBCU leaders and philanthropic partners. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA (Black PR Wire) – Thurgood Marshall College …
Ten pioneering women envision local independent entrepreneurism
The ten included Joyce Knox, left, Gmerice Turner, Leatrice Damus, Lorraine Anaya, Doris Hart, Johnetta Shearer, Antonia Gary, Myrna Range, Missing: Doretha Mingo and Regina …
Face The Fight highlights growing impact on veteran suicide
The health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to have obesity, chronic diseases and mental health …