No consensus about legality of Trump’s idea of Muslim ban
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON — There’s no legal or historical precedent for closing U.S. borders to the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims, but neither …
First black Florida Supreme Court chief justice dies at 85
TALLAHASSEE -Leander Shaw, who served as the Florida Supreme Court’s first African-American chief justice, died early Monday after a lengthy illness, the court announced. He …
Black explorer honored with doll
BRUNSWICK, Maine – The Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum at Bowdoin College created a Robert E. Peary doll several years ago and encouraged people to take the …
Serena Williams combines fitness and charity
Staff Report Miami Beach, Fla. — Not only is Serena Williams a world class tennis player, she is also a fitness fanatic who enjoys combining …
New WPB trolley service gets off to good start
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla — Just in time for the holiday shopping season, a new trolley service is available to whisk shoppers around the city. …
Trusting God in Turbulent Times
Mass shootings, terror attacks and police brutality are situations that seem to permeate our presence all too often. It seems the moment we exit one …
Mayor tells Muslims they make NYC stronger
NEW YORK (AP) – Mayor Bill de Blasio has praised the contribution of Muslims to New York City in a speech at an Islamic community …
Community Arts Program presents holiday spectacular
MIAMI, FL – Overtown’s Historic St. Agnes’ Episcopal Church, one of Miami’s oldest African-American congregations, is the site of a spirit-filled holiday concert event, the …
Gift ideas to celebrate African & Caribbean culture
Staff Report With the holiday shopping season in full swing, here are two ideas for the special people in your life that will tickle their …
Around South Florida
Palm Beach County NEW LANDSCAPE U.S. Representatives Ted Deutch; D-Boca Raton, Alcee Hastings, D-Ft. Lauderdale and Lois Frankel D-West Palm Beach, will all be impacted …