First Lady: most important civil right, education
PHOTO COURTESY OF THEFABEMPIRE.COM By DARLENE SUPERVILLE WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama on Friday called education the “single most important” civil rights issue facing the …
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Tutu speaks of passion and humanity
ALAN LUBY / FOR SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES Just like her father, retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nontombi Naomi Tutu speaks in a quiet tone. But …
Essence of Ferguson revealed: Racism embedded
WASHINGTON — A Justice Department investigation found sweeping patterns of racial bias within the Ferguson, Police Department – with officers routinely discriminating against blacks by …
Legal community holds events to inspire young law professionals
PHOTOS COURTESY OF DAVID MUIR,DAVIDIPHOTO FORT LAUDERDALE — In celebration of Black History Month, South Florida’s legal community banded together for two events designed …
In Ferguson, scathing US report brings pressure for change
By ERIC TUCKERWASHINGTON — A Justice Department report says blacks in Ferguson, Missouri, are disproportionately subject to excessive police force, baseless traffic stops and citations for infractions …
Obama invoking civil rights struggles past and present
By NEDRA PICKLER WASHINGTON — For President Barack Obama, it’s a week to invoke America’s civil rights struggles from past to present. The nation’s first black …
Community convenes to discuss Miami Gardens’ police shooting
Alexandra harris / for south florida times Using their structured approach to engaging and empowering communities of color, the Dream Defenders brought together the family …