The creation of black genius
Dr. Emma Banks, principal of Inlet Grove Community High School Career Academy in Riviera Beach is not your average principal. She doesn’t sit back and …
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Profit denounced as impetus for change
By Juliana Accioly Special to South Florida Times At the center of a dredging debate the Port of Palm Beach has shelved its expansion plan. …
Peace reigns with MDC statue
Miami Dade College’s (MDC) North Campus, 11320 NW 27th Ave. in Miami, unveiled the Dove of Peace, a sculpture by internationally renowned Spanish sculptor dEmo …
MIA names Martin top employee
MIAMI — British Airways Duty Manager Sandra Martin was named Miami International Airport’s Employee of the Year at the airport’s Annual Rewards and Recognition Year-End …
Citizens will learn about justice
WEST PALM BEACH — The Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) has announced that it will host its 26th annual Citizen’s Justice Academy next …
Young Broward author is a hit at Science Museum
RALEIGH, N.C. — Most 5-year-olds (or adults for that matter) can barely read Spinosaurus, Dromaeosaurus, or Tyrannosaurus rex, let alone write a whole book about …
Robert Simms, ex-CRB head, dead at 87
Though he often held positions of authority, Robert H. Simms was a man of the people. He wore many hats as an educator, photographer, counselor …
Valles, legendary jazz DJ, dead at 89
China Valles, the beloved “Mahj,” who entertained night owls and jazz aficionados on South Florida radio stations for decades, died Dec. 17 at age 89. …
Fort Lauderdale Police Department: Operation Santa Stop
Ft. Lauderdale Officers of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 31, spread Christmas cheer by trading traffic tickets for Christmas gifts with local residents.
Black on black crime a greater problem
In light of the situation surrounding the Ferguson, Missouri and New York cases involving unarmed black men, Michael Brown and Eric Garner, police departments all …