Viola Davis: Impoverished childhood drives her to help
BEVERLY HILLS, California (AP) — Viola Davis told a crowd of Hollywood luminaries that her drive to end childhood hunger is fueled by memories of …
Group to hold ‘Souls to the Polls’ voting event
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP) — A group of Florida clergy is urging African-American and Latino voters to vote early by participating in statewide “Souls to …
Immigrant groups mobilize Florida minority voters
MIAMI (AP) — Some door knockers may not be eligible to vote themselves, but that hasn’t stopped them from trying to persuade thousands of others …
Irving launches the flying classroom
(BLACK PR WIRE) – Tokyo, October 21, 2014 — Barrington Irving, who holds the Guinness World Record as the youngest person to fly solo around …
Russian official sanctioned for derogatory remarks about Williams sisters
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (AP) — Russian Tennis Federation President Shamil Tarpischev has been suspended from any involvement with the WTA Tour for a year after …
Major contributors to community
The Center for Family and Child Enrichment Inc. (CFCE) in Miami-Dade county celebrated its 37th Anniversary with a Masquerade Gala on October 19th, 2014 at …
Etienne Charles opens Miami Nice Jazz Fest at SMDCAC
MIAMI — From actress Jasmin Guy in Raisin’ Cane to Alvin Ailey-trained dancers featured in an eclectic mix of styles from TU Dance, visitors to …
Petrified Forest buildings named national treasure
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The buildings at Petrified Forest National Park are held up as an example of modern architecture with their flat roofs, low …
Slaves quest for freedom ends at Oakdale Cemetary
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A Davenport cemetery has been listed on a national U.S. National Park Service registry of sites connected with the Underground Railroad, …
Fort Bragg troops train to deal with Ebola spread
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Dozens of troops from Fort Bragg are being trained on how to deal with the deadly Ebola virus. The Army has …