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By JESSE J. HOLLAND WASHINGTON — It’s not just black men having difficult relations with police. Black women are having a tough time, too. Consider …

By Colin Campbell Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson passed real-estate tycoon Donald Trump in a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll published Monday evening. Carson had …

LAUDERDALE, Fla. — To raise the minimum wage or not is an ongoing topic of discussion among politicians and business owners. Broward College will host a …

Alexander Poinsett was born in Chicago on January 27, 1926 to Alexander A. Poinsett and Adele L. Poinsett (née Prindle).  He was the third oldest …

By Troy Donte’ Prestwood Black Alliance for Educational Options WASHINGTON  — Black voters overwhelmingly support providing parents with high-quality educational options that include a mix …

By LUCAS L. JOHNSON II NASHVILLE, Tenn. —  Members of the Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators said Thursday they’re considering legislative proposals that would …

As the producer of Caribbean-inspired television content, I learn a great deal about the islands we focus on from reading about them. Experiencing them live …

By COREY WILLIAMS DETROIT —  Gritty residents and business owners who stuck with Detroit through the economic bad times fear they could be priced out …

MIAMI — Once upon a time, students in the U.S. had to pay to attend high school. Today, the idea of paying for a public …

By Joe Gibbons For those Floridians who struggle to pay their electric bill every month, the state has a few limited programs to help you out. …