Fights and anger replaced by a big scholarship and even bigger goals
MIAMI — When Moises Arzu was a high school freshman, he got into a fight with his basketball coach and stormed off the court—in the …
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Black on Black Crime solutions
FT. LAUDERDALE —The topic of “black-on-black crime” has become more than a fleeting water cooler conversation. The root of intra-community violence is as varied as …
Twin daughters of Nat King Cole help children explore the gift of music
With funding for music programs at public schools dwindling, it has become more difficult for children to explore the gift of music. To combat the …
Hospitality program gets a boost
Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) President and CEO William D. Talbert III presented a check for $176,000 to Carole Ann Taylor, chair of …
Palm Beach makes historic selection
Palm Beach — County commissioners made history Tuesday, May 12, by selecting the first African American and first woman county administrator. Verdenia C. Baker was …
Hampton House rekindled
KHARY BRUYNING/FOR SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES Embolden the future by restoring the past Miami — In her remarks, Commissioner Audrey Edmonson referenced Sankofa, which means “to …
PB State College appoints first woman president
The Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees culminated a six-month national search process Wednesday, unanimously choosing Ava L. Parker, J.D., to become the …
McCray’s barbecue, the next generation of soulful eating
PHOTO COURTESY OF Alan Luby/for South Florida Times Barbecue is an 80-year family tradition in the McCray family. It started as Harvey’s Barbecue in West …
1945 “Wade-in” yields Colored Beach
On May 9, 1945, the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, then called Baker’s Haulover, was being developed by Dade County for “Whites Only.” On that …
Mothers of deceased children
When Mother’s Day rolls around, most mothers can take comfort in knowing it’s their day. And most likely, great gifts and well wishes from their …