$32.75 million mortgage discrimination settlement with bank
By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) – Mortgage discrimination against black and Hispanic communities has led to a proposed $32.75 million settlement between Hudson City Savings …
Charlotte Hawkins Brown’s role in voting rights examined
SEDALIA, N.C. (AP) – The Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum is opening an exhibit about its namesake’s role in the fight for voting rights that gives …
Former judge who sold religious books has license suspended
The Florida Supreme Court is suspending the law license of a former Leon County judge for nine months. The high court ordered the suspension on …
Minority pilots launch effort to create networking group
By ANGELIA DAVIS GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) -Theron Burton’s parents, Arie and Oscar, often told him that he could be anything he wanted to be. Stay …
Florida GOP to give presidential candidates ballot options
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Republican Party of Florida is set to give presidential candidates three options to get on the March primary ballot. Party executive …
Conference brings teens together for straight talk on key issues
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In an era where social media, technology and reality shows that celebrate negative behavior impact teens and their perception of every …
New ‘Elevating the Dialogue’ feature to spotlight visionary South Florida leaders
REGIONAL — The South Florida Times has had as its motto, “elevating the dialogue,” since its inception nearly nine years ago. The newspaper prides itself …
Cubans show adoration of Pope Francis
By Catalina Garcia HAVANA, Cuba — When Mirta Garcia Hernandez heard Pope Francis was coming to Havana, she knew she had to be there. …
Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava launches small business academy
MIAMI, Fla. — Recognizing that “When we empower our small businesses, our community thrives,” Miami -Dade County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava, is launching the District …
