Students show learning through musical showcase
MIAMI — The bold and spirited students of The Motivational Edge will showcase original music pieces and perform spoken word, rap and songs at its …
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Place of Hope at the Haven opens doors to foster children
BOCA RATON — After more than a year of renovations, the first of several refurbished cottages opened at the new Place of Hope at the …
Marcus Garvey’s son calls for unity
FORT LAUDERDALE — As President Barack Obama prepared to welcome some 50 African heads of state to the White House this week, the son of …
No arrest in Rodney Gray killing
PEMBROKE PINES — The widow of a Pembroke Pines man who was fatally shot on July 24 is pressing police to make an arrest over …
Noted civil rights activist Jefferson Rogers dies
DAYTONA BEACH — Jefferson P. Rogers, who blazed a civil rights trail in Miami and across the nation, died Friday in Daytona. Born in Quincy, …
Annual Back To School Extravaganza for school supplies is Aug. 2
OPA-LOCKA — Don’t miss a chance to get a backpack filled with school supplies on Saturday, Aug. 2 Miami-Dade and Broward students from Pre-kindergarten through …
New foundation named for late Carlton B. Moore
FORT LAUDERDALE — Friends and family of the late Carlton B. Moore announced they are forming a foundation in honor of the former Fort Lauderdale …
$40 million approved to spruce up Opa-locka
By MICHELLE HOLLINGER Special to South Florida Times OPA-LOCKA – This city’s transformation is in full swing. Late last year, Miami-Dade County approved the …
Kids to benefit from fundraiser
By ALLISON HORTON Special to South Florida Times FORT LAUDERDALE — Malcolm was being raised by an abusive mother in his Fort Lauderdale home until …
T. Leroy Jefferson Society holds free health fair
Local political leaders will lend their support to a free community event this weekend when they welcome guests to the T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society …