Blacks have opportunity to break Democratic chains
By BARBARA HOWARD African Americans have been tied to the Democratic Party since slavery, particularly in the South. First, plantation owners owned slaves who …
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Demi Lovato, Danny Glover: Star buzz heated up for Dems
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press The star power heated up in Philadelphia for the raucous first day of the Democratic National Convention with Triumph …
Jordan gives $2M toward forging blacks-cops trust
By STEVE REED Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Michael Jordan finally spoke out on Monday about racial tensions in America in hopes of easing …
Police shootings touch nerve among veterans
By JULIE WATSON Associated Press SAN DIEGO – Back-to-back attacks on police in Texas and Louisiana by former military men have touched a nerve …
Facebook post: being black and an officer
The Associated Press Before Baton Rouge police officer Montrell Jackson was one of three police officers killed in an ambush by Gavin Long on …
Black, a cop and detective: We’ve all got work to do
By LISA MARIE PANE Associated Press DALLAS, Texas – In the aftermath of the deadly attack on Dallas officers, the city’s police chief issued …
Party’s stars boost Clinton, convention
By JULIE PACE and KEN THOMAS Associated Press PHILADELPHIA – Seeking to bridge deep Democratic divides, Bernie Sanders robustly embraced his former rival Hillary …
Attorney Bradley Harper eyeing county court seat
By C.B. HANIF Special to South Florida Times WEST PALM BEACH – It is difficult to find someone in Palm Beach County more respected …
Mix Things Up with delicious picnic baskets
StatePoint It’s finally picnic season, and there’s no reason to stick to basic flavors when dining al fresco. “My mantra is ‘eat cheese, drink …
Bring the family together for meal time
StatePoint Between work and school-year commitments, it can be difficult to carve out time to sit down at the table and enjoy a home-cooked …