Knight Foundation seeks ideas for arts grants
In an effort to add more art to the blossoming cultural scene in South Florida, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation will fund …
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9th U.S. missionary heads home from Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A U.S. missionary held for more than a month in Haiti on kidnapping charges flew back to the United States after …
STIMULUS WATCH: Less stimulus for minority firms
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Hispanic and black businesses are receiving a disproportionately small number of federal stimulus contracts, creating a rising chorus of demands for the …
Black leaders’ support may buy time for Paterson
NEW YORK (AP) _ New York Gov. David Paterson might have won some time when he received what has become rare support from influential black …
Drivers say Toyota’s acceleration fixes didn’t solve the problem
DETROIT (AP) — At least 15 Toyota drivers have complained to U.S. safety officials that their cars sped up by themselves even after being fixed …
Newspaper expands with new Lifestyle section
The South Florida Times has completed its second major expansion, publisher Robert G. Beatty, Esq. announced on March 1. Today, on March 5, the paper …
Tour sheds light on black history
MIAMI — Black History Month Tour Operator A.J. Scott has mixed feelings about the excursion he leads each year. He is moved that the tour …
Future of black media discussed
DELRAY BEACH — In light of the changing media landscape, the reduced interest in newspapers and magazines, and the increased push by companies to deliver …
Detained Haitian orphans arrive in South Florida
MIAMI (AP) — Six Haitian orphans arrived in the United States on Wednesday, four days after Haitian police seized them out of fear they were …
NAACP elects Brock, 44, as youngest board chairman
NEW YORK (AP) — The NAACP elected a health care executive as its youngest board chairman Saturday, continuing a movement toward younger leadership for the …